1. Plastics and their uses
High Density Polythene Low Density Polythene Polyvinyl Chloride Polystyrene Nylon Cellulose Acetate Acrylic Polypropylene ABS Epoxy Resin Melamine Formaldehyde Polyester Resin Glass Reinforced Plastic Carbon Fibre Plastics Elastomers

2. All Plastics fall within two groups
Thermoplastics
Thermosetting Plastics
High Density Polythene Low Density Polythene Polyvinyl Chloride Polystyrene Polypropylene Nylon ABS Cellulose Acetate Acrylic Elastomers
Epoxy Resin Polyester Resin Glass Reinforced Plastic Carbon Fibre Plastics Melamine Formaldehyde

3. High Density Polythene
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High Density Polythene
HDPE is used for Buckets, Basins, Bottles, Containers and is extensively used in both Blow Moulding and Injection Moulding processes
Properties:
Tough, Feels Waxy, Resistant to chemicals.

4. Low Density Polythene Back
Most LDPE application is film based. Industry uses also include wire and cable coating, injection and Blowmolding. is used for Plastic bags, Bottles
Properties:
Soft, Flexible good electrical insulator.

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PVC is used for Gutters, Window frames & Drainpipes. It is often used in the Extrusion process.
Properties:
Rigid, Weather resistant.

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Polystyrene
Polystyrene is used extensively in the packaging industry. It is also used to insulate buildings
Properties:
Soft, Lightweight, Good insulator

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Nylon
Nylon is used for Gear wheels, Bearings, Curtain rails packaging, film, clothing,
Properties:
Hard, tough, rigid. Self-lubricating. Resistant to petrochemicals.

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Cellulose Acetate is one of the older plastics and is used for film making & Packaging
Properties:
Hard, tough, flexible

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Acrylic
Acrylic is used for Baths, Signs, Lighting, Windows (Perspex) display stands
Properties:
Stiff, Hard, Brittle, Scratches easily

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Polypropylene
Polypropylene is one of the more flexible plastics and is used for Plastic hinges, Crates, Rope & Yarn
Properties:
Rigid, Good fatigue resistance, Good chemical resistance

11. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
ABS is used extensively for injection molding, Typical products would be Car bumpers, Kitchen ware, Cases, helmets etc
Properties:
Strong and Tough. Impact resistant, Scratch resistant, Chemical resistant. Comes in a wide range of colours.

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Epoxy Resin
Epoxy Resin is generally used as an adhesive of as a liquid for casting
Properties:
Strong (when reinforced), Clear

13. Melamine Formaldehyde
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Melamine Formaldehyde
Melamine Formaldehyde commonly known as Formica is a composite material made from resin and layers of paper, Commonly used for kitchen worktops
Properties:
Clarity, Stability to heat, light, chemicals, abrasion and fire

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Polyester Resin
Polyester Resin is primarily used with Glassfiber to form GRP however it can be used on its own for casting and embedding
Properties:
Brittle, Clear

15. Glass Reinforced Plastic
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Glass Reinforced Plastic
Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) is a composite material made from Resin and Glass fiber sheet. This combination produces a lightweight yet extremely strong material and is used everywhere from Speed boat hulls to aircraft
Properties:
Very Strong, Lightweight

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Carbon Fibre Plastics have an extremely strong strength to weight ratio and are often used for Sports Car bodywork, High end cycles, fishing rods etc
Properties:
Very Strong, Lightweight, flexible

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Elastomers
Elastomers are plastics with elastic properties, most ate capable of considerable deformation and will return to their original shape. Uses range from waterproof seals to foam padding
Properties:
Flexible, Waterproof

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