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Plastics Flashcards

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What is the Modus Loop used for?

A

The Modus Loop shows it is recyclable and the number/letters are used to separate different plastics.

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  • Oil based
  • Recyclable
  • Self coloured
  • Self finishing
  • Polymer chains aren’t cross linked
A

Thermo Plastics

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  • Polymer chains are cross linked
  • Not remouldable, once moulded stay in shape
  • NOT recyclable
  • Used only when absolutely needed
  • Can be self coloured or painted post-production
  • Self finishing
A

Thermoplastics

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3
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What plastic is used for electrical fittings?

A

Urea formaldehyde

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What plastic is used for saucepan handles?

A

Phenol Formaldehyde

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What plastic is used for heat resistant surfaces?

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Melamine Formaldehyde

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What plastics are used for pens?

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Main body - Acrylic

Lid - PP

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What plastic is used for rubbers?

A

TPE

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8
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What plastic is used for clear pencil cases?

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PVC

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9
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What plastic is used for disposable cups?

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Polystyrene

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What plastic is used for:

  • High quality toys
  • Mobile phones
  • safety helmets
A

ABS

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What plastic is used for bottles and food containers?

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PET

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12
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What plastic is used for headlight lenses and shop signs?

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Acrylic (PMMA)

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13
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What plastic is used for sandwich boxes?

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Polypropylene

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14
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What plastic is used for:

  • Cheap toys
  • Calculator cases
A

HIPS (High Impact PolyStyrene)

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15
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What plastic is used for:

  • packaging
  • insulation
A

Expanded Polystyrene

16
Q

What plastic is used for:

  • Toothpaste tubes
  • Carrier bags
A

LDPE

17
Q

What plastic is used for:

  • Washing up bowls
  • Buckets
  • Milk bottles
A

HDPE

18
Q

What plastic is used for:

  • Clothes
  • Bearings and gears
A

Nylon

19
Q

What plastic is used for:

  • Window frames
  • Gutters
  • Pipes
A

UPVC

20
Q

What plastic is used for

  • Packaging
  • Tape
  • Hose pipes
A

PVC

21
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What plastic is used for:

  • disposable food containers
  • yogurt pots
A

Polystyrene

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