Polymers' Uses Flashcards
What are the uses of Acrylic (Polymethylmethacrylate - PMMA)
-Thermoplastic-
- Car light casings
- Baths
- Laser cutting
- lighting covers
What are the uses of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
-Thermoplastic-
- Squeezy bottles (e.g. Ketchup)
- Toys
- Food wrap film
- Bin liners
- Carrier bags*
What are the uses of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
-Thermoplastic-
- Toys
- Chemical drums
- Buckets
- Long life carrier bags
What are the uses of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
-Thermoplastic-
- Single use bottles
- Shampoo bottles
- Food trays
- Food packaging
- Detergent bottles
What are the uses of Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
-Thermoplastic-
- Hose pipes
- Cable insulation
- Inflatable products
- imitation leather
- Seat coverings
What are the uses of Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC)
-Thermoplastic-
- Window frames
- External doors
- Guttering
- Bank cards
What are the uses of Polypropylene (pp)
-Thermoplastic-
- Rope
- Folders
- Food containers
What are the uses of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
-Thermoplastic-
- Rigid luggage
- Handles
- Computer housings
- Remote control casings
- Calculator casings
What are the uses of Epoxy Resin (ER)
-Thermosetting plastic-
- Moulding
- Adhesives
- Surface coatings
- Aerospace applications
- Cardiac pacemakers
What are the uses of Urea Formaldehyde (UF)
-Thermosetting plastic-
- Electrical fittings
- Adhesives
What are the uses of Polyester Resin (PR)
-Thermosetting plastic-
- Castings
- Car parts
- Chair seats
- Boat hulls
- GRP / CRP Moulding
What are the uses of Natural Rubber (Polyisoprene)
-Elastomer-
- Tyres
- Hoses
- Footwear
- Balloons
- Gaskets
What are the uses of Neoprene (Polychloroprene Rubber)
-Elastomer-
- Wet suits
- Hose covers
- Transmission belts
- Door Seals
- Shock absorber seals
