Plastic Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 different types of plastics
A
Thermoforming
Thermosetting
Elastomer
2
Q
Name the 9 thermoforming plastics:
A
Low Density Polyethylene ( LDPE )
Polyvinyl chloride ( PVC )
high Density polyethylene ( HDPE )
polypropylene ( PP )
High Impact Polystyrene ( HIPS )
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ( ABS )
Polymethyl Methacrylate ( PMMA )
Polyethylene Terephthalate ( PET )
Nylon
3
Q
Name the 4 thermosetting plastics
A
Urea formaldehyde ( UF ), Melamine Formaldehyde ( MF )
Polyester resin, Epoxy resin
4
Q
Name the 4 elastomer:
A
Natural rubber, polybutadiene, neoprene, silicone
5
Q
Give an example of Low Density Polyethylene ( LDPE ):
A
plastic packaging
6
Q
Give an example of Polyvinyl chloride ( PVC )
A
pipes
7
Q
Give an example of high Density polyethylene ( HDPE )
A
containers for liquids
