Polymer types

Question 1

What are the properties/uses of Foam board?

Answer 1

P: range of thicknesses
U: mood board backing, modelling

Question 2

What are the properties/uses of fluted pp sheet?

Answer 2

P: Lightweight, malleable to an extent
U: Signs, storage box, portfolio cases

Question 3

What are the properties/uses of Translucent pp sheet?

Answer 3

P: Tough, water resistant
U: packaging, folders, boxes

Question 4

What are the properties/uses of Styrofoam?

Answer 4

P: Dense, closed cell, easily cut
U: Modelling

Question 5

What are the properties/uses of Low density polyethylene sheet?

Answer 5

P: Tough, transparent, chemical resistance, flexible
U: food wrapping, bubble wrap, carrier bag

Question 6

What are the properties/uses of Plastazote foam?

Answer 6

P: Tough, flexible, impact resistance, impermeable to liquids
U: swimming floats, gym mats, sound and pipe insulation

Question 7

What are the properties/uses of cellulose acetate?

Answer 7

P: transparent, tough, naturally biodegrades
U: membranes, photographic film

Question 8

What are the properties/uses of polyactide?

Answer 8

P: Transparent, tough, naturally biodegradeable
U: Biodegradable packaging