Some polymers

• Thermoplastics


  • Acrylic
  • A.B.S.
  • Cellulose acetate
  • Nylon
  • Polycarbonate
  • Polyethylene
  • Polypropylene
  • Polystyrene
  • Polystyrene foam
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene (P.T.F.E.)
  • Polyurethane foam
  • P.V.C. (polyvinyl chloride)
• Acrylic


  • advertising signs, car tail-lights, chairs, suitcases, consoles
• A.B.S.


  • telephones, radio and TV cabinets
• Cellulose acetate


  • buttons, combs, ballpoint pens, photographic film, blister packaging (Bubble Wrap
• Nylon


  • fabrics, bearings, ropes, fishing line, zippers
• Polycarbonate


  • street lighting covers, face shields, space helmets
• Polyethylene


  • plastic film, pipes, bottle crates, lunch boxes
• Polypropylene


  • spatulas, picnic ware, buckets, children's toys, woven sacks
• Polystyrene


  • disposable cups, dairy food containers
• Polystyrene foam


  • insulation, packaging for delicate equipment
• Polytetrafluoroethylene (P.T.F.E.)


  • coating for non-stick utensils, plumber's pipe-jointing tape
• Polyurethane foam


  • carpet underlay, upholstery, insulation (sound and refrigeration), head rests, surfboards
• P.V.C. (polyvinyl chloride)


  • pipe and conduit, coatings of fabrics and wire
• Thermosetting plastics


  • Phenolic
  • Melamine formaldehyde
  • Urea formaldehyde
  • Alkyds
  • Epoxy resins
  • Polyester resins
• Phenolic


  • bonding for plywood, particle board, abrasive wheels
• Melamine formaldehyde


  • tableware, picnic ware
• Urea formaldehyde


  • buttons, handles, knobs
• Alkyds


  • paint, radio and TV components
• Epoxy resins


  • adhesives, casting resin, moulds, surface coating, pattern making
• Polyester resins


  • reinforced with glass fibre to make boats, surf skis, sheathing for surfboards
• What is the polymer for advertising signs

  Acrylic
• Microwavable polymer

  Thermosoftening
• Packaging

  Polystyrene foam