Originally Posted by
Chewie
Ahh... to be wrong and misinform others.
In the United States and Canada, the word styrofoam refers to expanded (not extruded) polystyrene foam, such as disposable coffee cups, coolers, or cushioning material in packaging, which are typically white and are made of expanded polystyrene beads.[1] The term is used generically although it is a different material from the extruded polystyrene used for Styrofoam insulation
I would suggest you know the material you are trying to educate people from incorrectly complaining about.
Ahh... To be incorrect and proud. Good use of wikipedia, too. But you still cannot apparently comprehend what you're reading. A generic term is not the same as a correct term.
Styrofoam is a brand name. Trademarked and patented, at that. Styrofoam
is not made from EPS, which the white foam cups are. You even stated that in your post. Styrofoam is made from XPS.
I do know the material I'm talking about. And I would suggest that those who passionately dislike a product know what they're referring to when making derogatory comments about health issues arising from its use.
Perhaps an archival snapshot of Dow's website can explain it better.
http://web.archive.org/web/200803241...ofoam/what.htm