Consumer Products

Question 1

Styrofoam is the foam version of this synthetic polymer widely used in plastics production. It is very slow to biodegrade and is therefore a focus of controversy among environmentalists.

Answer 1

Polystyrene

Question 2

Mexoryl SX, AvoTriplex, and Helioplex are tradenames of chemical formulations developed for use in what type of consumer product?

Answer 2

Sunscreen

Question 3

In 1981, this sweetener made its debut under the brand names Equal and Nutrasweet.

Answer 3

Aspartame

Question 4

What groundbreaking semi-synthetic fiber was originally called “viscose” or “artificial silk” when it was first made from wood pulp in 1894?

Answer 4

Rayon