Design Plastics. Flashcards
1
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Melamine Formaldehyde
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Stiff, hardwearing, heat and stain resistant. Used for dishwaher-safe tableware.
2
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Phenol Formaldehyde
A
Hard, good electrical insulator. Used for snooker balls and bottle caps.
3
Q
Polyester resin
A
Sets hard but brittle. Used for fibreglass re-enforced boat hulls.
4
Q
Urea Formaldehyde
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Stiff, hard, excellent electrical insulator. Used for electrical fittings.