Thermocol
Is there any difference between Styrofoam & Thermocol?
They are both trade names for Polystyrene (PS)
Yes, Thermocol is a plastic. It's polystyrene.
Polystyrene is a polymer made from the monomer styrene, a liquid hydrocarbon that is commercially manufactured from petroleum. At room temperature, polystyrene is normally a solid thermoplastic, but can be melted at higher temperature for molding or extrusion, then resolidified. Styrene is an aromatic monomer, and polystyrene is an aromatic polymer.
What is the Composition of Thermacol?
Styrene or PhCH=CH2 where Ph is the phenyl ring.
Since it is a polymer of styrene it is also called polystyrene or Styrofoam.
Description of Thermocol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThermocolManufacturers
Niraj Thermocols
Snce 1995, Niraj Thermocols is a leading manufacturer and exporter of thermocole products like thermocol sheet, thermocol pacakging, thermocole disposable. Our eco-friendly products are used as a packaging material and offers secure packaging.We offer thermocol sheets which are commonly known by the trade name Styrofoam. Our quality-prone products are used in insulation of building structures and as molded packing material for cushioning fragile items. The range of thermocol sheets is available in various thickness and densities to suit varied applications. These thermocol sheets can also be availed in regular and TF grades as per customers requirements.
Prakash Packaging, Ghaziabad
We are one of the leading manufacturers, suppliers and exporters of thermocol packaging material. Our competitive pricing, superior quality has enabled us to carve a niche for ourselves in the national market.