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Termites
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There is no nutritional value
in polystyrene and thus it is not attractive to termites,
ants, or rodents. Insects will not eat polystyrene, as it is
not a food source.
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While termites may burrow
through solid polystyrene, for termites it is the same as
soil, something in their way, which they will either move or
crawl over.
Chemical
Absorption
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Polystyrene is an inert, large
molecular weight compound that does not break down in
aqueous solutions.
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Polystyrene does not act as an
absorbent like activated carbon, nor is polystyrene very
permeable to liquids\.
Chemical
Degradation
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The chemical resistance of
polystyrene is well known. It is not attacked or degraded by
long exposures to either bleach, soap solutions, or common
household products that are poured down the drain.
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Polystyrene is virtually
resistant to all aqueous media including dilute acids and
bases.
Temperature
Stability
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Polystyrene has the ability
to tolerate extreme temperature ranges. It has a
continuous use temperature range of -108°F to +175°F.
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Polystyrene is not brittle
at subzero temperature. Over time polystyrene may soften
in boiling water (212°F).
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Products made of
polystyrene will not be affected by the harshest of
temperature climates or changes.
Life Span
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