Plastic materials

Plastic materials

1. 1. Thermoplastics

   • Polyethylene
     • It offers good chemical resistance. It is non-toxic (suitable for packing food)
     • it is used in bags, bottles, pipes, containers, etc
   • Polyvinyl chloride
     • Highly resistant to abrasion and impact.
     • It is used in pipes, cable insulation and profiles for doors and windows
   • Polyethylene terephthalate
     • Suitable for food use, this plastic is completely recyclable
       • It's used to make bottles
   • Polypropylene
     • A plastic that easy to model and dye. It is resistant to solvents and splintering. It is used for toys, folders, packaging, etc
       • It is used for toys, folders, packaging, etc
   • Polystyrene
     • Very lightweigth and transparent plastic.
   • Polycarbonate
     • highly resistant to impact and heat it has good transparency
   • Teflon
     • Highly resistant to chemicals and high temperature. It has excellent non-stick properties it is used to coat frying pans and other kitchen utensils

2. 2. Thermoset

   • Melamine resins
     • Resistant to high temperatures and chemicals, it is easy to clean.
     • It is used as a coating for wooden boards and in the manufacture of kitchen cupboards
   • Bakelite
     • A hard and brittle, dark plastic that withstands heat very well (but chars and break at very high temperatures)
       • It is used to make handles of kitchen utensils, electrical accesories, plugs, etc.
   • Polyester resins
     • Rigid and brittle, usually strengthened with fibreglass they are used in car bodies , domestic swimming pools, etc

3. 3. Elastomers

   • Rubber
     • Can be natural (latex) or synthetic. Because of its elasticity it is used to make tyres, hoses, ruber bands, etc.
   • Neoprene
     • Flexible, insulated and waterproof ideal for imersion suits

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