Types of plastics

Types of plastics

1. Thermosetting plastics

   • Phenolic resins
     • Bakelite
   • Polyester
   • Epoxy resins

2. Thermoplasctics

   • Acrylics
     • Perspex
     • Plexiglass
   • Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
   • Nylon
   • Polyester
     • Terylene
   • Polythene
   • Polypropylene
   • Polystyrene
   • Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
   • Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
     • wheel cover

3. Elastomers

   • Rubber

4. Reinforced plastics

   • Laminated plastics
     • Tufnol
   • Glass reinforced plastics (GRP)
     • crash helmets

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