Studied by 1 personLDPE
Low density polyethylene
Properties of LDPE
tough, good chemical resistance, weatherproof, not very rigid
Uses of LDPE
squeezy bottles. toys, carrier bags, bin liners, cling film
Is LDPE thermopolymer or thermo setting polymer
LDPE: thermopolymer
HDPE
High density polyethylene
HDPE properties
weatherproof, tough, good chemical resistance
HDPE uses
jerry cans, bucets, bowls, toys,
Is HDPE thermopolymer or thermosetting polymer
HDPE: thermopolymer
PP
polypropylene
Polypropylene properties
Good chemical resistance, tough, good fatigue resistance
Polypropylene Uses
rope, folders, food containers, medical equipment
Is polypropylene a thermopolymer or thermosetting polymer
polypropylene: thermopolymer
HIPS
High impact polystyrene
HIPS properties
Hard, rigid, tough
HIPS uses
yogurt pots, single use cups. toilet seats
Is HIPS a thermopolymer or thermosetting polymer
HIPS: thermopolymer
ABS
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
ABS properties
tough, hard
ABS uses
rigid luggage, handles, remote controls, calculators
Is ABS a thermopolymer or thermosetting polymer
thermopolymer
PET
Polyethylene terephthalate
PET properties
hard, translucent, good impact resistance
PET uses
water bottle, fizzy drink bottles, milk bottles
Is PET a thermopolymer or thermosetting polymer
PET: thermopolymer
uPVC
Rigid polyvinyl chloride
uPVC properties
Rigid, opaque, tough, hard, good weathering resistance, good chemical resistance
uPVC uses
Window frames, guttering, water service pipes, bank cards
Is uPVC a thermopolymer or thermosetting polymer
uPVC: thermopolymer
PVC
Flexible polyvinyl chloride
PVC properties
Tough, flexible, good weathering and chemical resistance
PVC uses
Hose pipes, inflatables, cable insulation
Is PVC a thermopolymer or thermosetting polymer
PVC: thermopolymer
Urea formaldehyde properties
Hard, heat resistant, brittle, good electrical insulator
Urea formaldehyde uses
Electrical fittings, adhesives
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