plastics

• Thermoplastics

  • Thermoplastics can be reheated and reshaped
  • ABS - tough, strong, rigid and an electrical insulator
  • Acrylic - tough, durable, lightweight and easily cleaned
  • Polypropylene - light, stiff, heat, impact and chemical resistant
  • Polystyrene - high heat and impact resistance and tough
• Thermosetting plastics

  • Thermosetting plastics cannot be reheated and reshaped
  • Urea Formaldehyde - stiff, hard, strong, brittle, good electrical insulator
  • Melamine Formaldehyde - stiff, hard, strong, resists some chemicals and stains