STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam

STYROFOAM™ Brand Insulation and Foam versus Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)

STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam is often used to refer to expanded polystyrene even though the materials are completely different.

STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam is a registered trademark of the DuPont Chemical Company (“DuPont”) or an affiliated company of DuPont. The trademark covers a full range of extruded polystyrene building products used primarily for insulation of floors, walls and roof systems. The insulation panels are commonly referred to as “blue board” in the construction industry. Most often the word Styrofoam is used as a generic words for expanded polystyrene foam like cooler and packaging materials and disposable coffee cups.

DuPont Chemical’s STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam also covers a full range of foam products for the floral, craft and special events industries. These products are available in sheets, blocks, spheres, cones and many other shapes. They are available to the consumer from major craft and floral retailers throughout the country.

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), is the generic industry name for a white rigid material made by expanding polystyrene beads with steam and bonding the beads together under pressure in a block or shape mold. EPS is used in the construction industry for insulation and void fill. It is also used in a variety of packaging applications including coolers, wine shippers, molded end caps and corners. It can be cut into an unlimited variety of shapes.