Plastics Flashcards
1
Q
thermoforming
A
can be heated many times to sofrten
2
Q
thermosetting
A
can only be heated once to soften before set in shape - less biodegradable and difficult to recycle.
3
Q
acrylic
A
weather resistant, hard
4
Q
LDPE
A
tough
5
Q
HDPE
A
chemical resistant and stiff
6
Q
Polystyrene PE
A
food safe
7
Q
expanded polystyrene EPE
A
impact resistant , insulator
8
Q
Polypropylene
A
heat and chemical resistance
9
Q
PVC
A
Hard and tough
10
Q
melamine formaldehyde
A
stiff, hard
11
Q
urea formaldehyde
A
non conductive
12
Q
epoxy resins
A
wear resistant
13
Q
polyester resin
A
waterproof