Plastics (thermoforming)

Question 1

Give the properties and uses for acrylic?

Answer 1

Hard, stiff, shiny, weather resistant, brittle
Motorcycle helmets visors, baths, signs

Question 2

Give the properties and uses for HDPE?

Answer 2

Stiff, strong, lightweight
Washing up bowls, baskets, folding chairs, gutters (water pipes)

Question 3

Give the properties and uses for PET?

Answer 3

Polyester that is light, strong, tough
Can be used for see through drinks bottles and clothes

Question 4

Give the properties and uses for HIPS

Answer 4

Rigid, cheap
Vacuum forming, CD cases, smoke detector casings

Question 5

Give the properties and uses for PVC?

Answer 5

Quite brittle, cheap, durable
Blister packs, window frames, clothing

Question 6

Give the properties and uses for Polypropylene?

Answer 6

Tough and flexible, variety of bright colours
Plastic chairs, flexibility makes comfort