Polymers Flashcards
Polyethylene
Poly(methylene)
Polybutadiene
Poly(1-butenylene)
polypropylene
Poly (1-Methylethylene)
polyisoprene
poly(1-methyl-1-butenylene)
polyisobutylene
Poly (1,1 -dimethylethylene)
polystyrene
poly(1-phenylethylene)
Coffee cups
polyacrylonitrile
poly(1-cyanoethylene)
poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)
poly(1-hydroxyethylene)
- Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic: This medication is used to relieve dry, irritated eyes. Common causes for dry eyes include wind, sun, heating/air conditioning, computer use/reading, and certain medications.
- Polyvinyl alcohol has various applications in the food industries as a binding and coating agent.
- food supplement tablets, Polyvinyl alcohol protects the active ingredients from moisture, oxygen and other environmental components, while simultaneously masking their taste and odor.
poly(vinyl acetate)
poly(1-acetoxyethylene)
- Emulsified polyvinyl acetate is used in water-based adhesives, including pastes and glues. One of the uses for emulsified polyvinyl acetate is in bookbinding.
poly(vinyl chloride)
poly(1-chloroethylene)
- Uses: water pipes
poly(vinylidene fluoride)
poly(1,1-difluoroethylene)
- Uses: Plastics
poly(tetrafluoroethylene)
poly(difluoromethylene)
- Teflon: used in reconstructive surgery of the jaw and chin.
poly(vinyl butyral)
poly [(2-propyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-diyl)methylene]
- PVB, a tough, clear, adhesive, and water-resistant plastic film, is widely used in laminated safety glass, primarily for automobiles. PVF is used in wire insulation.
poly(methyl acrylate)
poly[1-(methoxycarbonyl)ethylene]
poly(methyl methacrylate)
poly[1-(methoxycarbonyl)-1-methylethylene]
polyformaldehyde
poly(oxymethylene)
poly(ethylene oxide)
poly(oxyethylene)
poly(phenylene oxide)
poly(oxy-1,4-phenylene)
poly(ethylene terephthalate)
poly(oxyethyleneoxyterephthaloyl)
(Soda bottles)
Polyamide 66
poly(ε-caprolactam)
poly[imino(1-oxohexane-1,6-diyl)]
