If you've never heard of Styrene or Vinyl, then let me break it down to you. Styrene, also known as etenylbenzene, vinylbenzene, and phenylethene, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H5CH=CH2. This derivative of benzene is a colorless oily liquid that evaporates easily and has sweet smell, although high concentrations have a less pleasant odor. Approximately 25 million pounds of styrene were produced in 2010. Vinyl, a synthetic resin or plastic consisting of po