DYLITE
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations title 21,
section 177.1640 (Polystyrene) and 178.3010 (Blowing Agents) The European Community Directive 90/128/EEC and 99/91/EC
Better thermal insulation properties
Cold drinks stay cold longer in high temperature conditions
Hot drinks stay hot while not thermally conducting the heat,
keeping customers hands cool Eliminates the practice of “double cupping”
DYLITE foam cups produce less condensation on the outer walls of the cup
Less condensation results in a stronger container and reduces the effect of a
soggy, sagging container Strong and lightweight
Contains no CFC’s (Chlorofluorocarbons)
Takes 30% less energy to produce an EPS container than a coated, bleached
paperboard container Can be 100% recycled
Extremely efficient use of material — 95% air
Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers
American Chemistry Council
American Plastics Council
EPS Molders Association
Foodservice and Packaging Institute
Polystyrene Packaging Council
The Styrene Information and Research Center
Q: Where is DYLITE manufactured today?
A: NOVA Chemicals currently produces DYLITE F271T at the Beaver Valley Plant Site (Monaca, PA). A capacity expansion in 2001 increased DYLITE resin production by almost 60%. NOVA Chemicals also produces other EPS cup grades at the Breda plant site in the Netherlands.
Q: What product attributes does NOVA Chemicals’ DYLITE resin offer?
A: DYLITE expandable polystyrene resins offers an extremely small bead size with narrow and consistent distribution that allows finished products to feature a high-gloss finish while giving the molder the opportunity to run production at a lower energy demand and higher mold fill speed.
Q: How is DYLITE F271T different from other EPS grades?
A: DYLITE is a high-performance expandable polystyrene specifically designed for thin-wall molding of cups and containers featuring an extremely small and narrow bead size distribution (approximately 200% smaller than EPS packaging and construction grades).
Q: With which regulatory approvals does DYLITE comply?
A: DYLITE complies with the following:
section 177.1640 (Polystyrene) and 178.3010 (Blowing Agents)
Q: What are the quality attributes of an EPS foam cup molded from DYLITE resin compared to alternative cup materials?
A:
keeping customers hands cool
soggy, sagging container
Q: Does NOVA Chemicals make other EPS grades?
A: NOVA Chemicals manufactures a full line of packaging, construction and specialty EPS in both North America and Europe.
Q: Where is DYLITE sold?
A: DYLITE is currently sold in over 25 countries worldwide.
Q: What are the environmental benefits of using DYLITE resin cups and containers?
A:
paperboard container
Q: How can I obtain more information about NOVA Chemicals' EPS?
A: Please visit our Contact Us page.
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