• Styrofoam is used for insulation of home as shown in pictures. It is also used as insulation for products such as coolers. Its insulating properties makes it an ideal materials for holding hot water. Water must be below 100 C the boiling point and hence is always below the melting temperature of polystyrene.
	• Styrofoam is also used for flotation devices.
	• It is also used as a packing material to absorb shock.

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