Polymers

NOVA Chemicals' Polystyrene (SPS) business is one of the largest in the world. We rank first in North America in production capacity and in the top five worldwide.

NOVA Chemicals offers general-purpose polystyrene, high-heat crystal polystyrene, and medium and high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) resins.

Our crystal polystyrene is a clear polymer that exhibits high stiffness and sparkling clarity. These resins boast a versatility that make them ideal for multiple applications. High-impact polystyrene provides toughness and processing ease for extrusion, thermoforming and injection molding applications.