Thermoplastics + Thermosetting Plastics

Question 1

Polystrene

Answer 1

Thermoplastic

• Disposable cups
• Packaging

Question 2

ABS

Answer 2

Thermoplastic

• Medical supplies
• Computer parts

Question 3

PVC

Answer 3

Thermoplastic

• Pipes
• Hoses

Question 4

Polypropylene

Answer 4

Thermoplastic

• Cling film
• Shopping bags

Question 5

Acrylic

Answer 5

Thermoplastic

• Paint
• LCD screens

Question 6

HDPE/LDPE

Answer 6

Thermoplastic

• Milk Containers
• Tubing

Question 7

Polythene

Answer 7

Thermoplastic

• Traffic Cones
• Countertops

Question 8

P.E.T

Answer 8

Thermoplastics

• Soda bottles
• Cooking oil bottles

Question 9

Expanded Polystyrene

Answer 9

• DVD cases

- Packing peanuts

Question 10

Epoxy Resin

Answer 10

Thermosetting Plastic

• Sea glass
• Photo tile coasters

Question 11

Urea Formaldehyde

Answer 11

Thermosetting Plastic

• Paper
• Cotton molds

Question 12

Melamine Formaldehyde

Answer 12

Thermosetting Plastic

• Dishwasher safe tableware
• Particle board adheasive

Question 13

Polyster Resin

Answer 13

Thermosetting Plastic

• Jewelry
• Paperweights

Question 14

Advantages of Thermosetting Plastics

Answer 14

• More resistant to high temperatures that thermoplastics
• Highly flexible design
• Thin to thick capabilities
• Excellent asesthetic appearence
• High levels of dimensional stability
• Cost effective

Question 15

Disadvantages of Thermosetting Plastics

Answer 15

• Cannot be recycled
• More difficult to apply surface finish
• Cannot be remoulded or reshaped

Question 16

Advantages of Thermoplastics

Answer 16

• Highly recyclable
• Aesthetically superior finishes
• High impact resistance
• Remoulding and reshaping capabilities
• Chemical resistance
• Ecl friendly manufacturing

Question 17

Disadvantages of Thermoplastics

Answer 17

• Generally more expensive than thermosetting plastics

- Can melt if heated