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Transport/Tyres (Tires)
Tyres (Tires): Getting a Safe Grip on the Road
Styrene is a key component of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), a synthetic
rubber. SBR gives tyres (tires) better road-hugging ability, especially
on wet roads, for a safer ride for both driver and passengers. SBR also
increases tyre (tire) mileage. Styrenic polymers are even used in the road:
a product containing styrene used in road surfaces can extend pavement life
by up to 50%, which means less maintenance and more travel miles for your
taxpayer money.
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