Uses of Polymers

• Poly (ethene) is used in carrier bags and bottles.
• Poly (propene) is used in food mixing bowls, buckets and hospital equipment.
• Poly (chloroethene) is used in cable insulation, pipes, fittings and artificial leather.
• Poly (tetrafluoroethene) is used in coating of non-stick frying pans and PTFE tape.
• Poly (phenylethene) or polystyrene is used in disposable cutlery and the packaging of electrical goods.