THERMOSTABLE PLASTICS

THERMOSTABLE PLASTICS

1. Not recyclable

2. TYPES

   • Bakelite
     • Resistent to the water and acids. First synthetic plastic (1909)
     • It is used to make electric components, telephones and cooking utensils
   • Melamine
     • It's light, hard and waterproof.
     • It is used to cover wood boards
   • Polyester
     • It is used in the textil factories and for making swimming pools and rubbish bins

3. Malleable with heat

4. Resistant to impacts

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