1. Plastics are one of the fastest growing materials used in our economy. The two largest market areas for plastics in the United States are in packaging and construction industries. Other applications for plastics The History Of Plastics Consumer and institutional goods, electronic products, furniture, transportation, and industrial machinery.

2. More things than you realize are made from plastic. As technology develops, the applications for plastics increase, and with this increase comes demands for stronger, lighter, and greater heat-resistant materials. The History Of Plastics

3. Plastics are replacing conventional materials such as metal, glass and paper. There are now hundreds of different types of plastic. Because most plastics are not biodegradable, the big environmental question is what to do with the material when it The History Of Plastics is no longer useful? This is just one of the issues you will discuss in this module.

4. When you finish this module you will be able to: Review early development of plastics. Identify the basic types of materials. Understand the basic chemistry of plastics. Operate a thermoplastic molding machine. Demonstrate the injection molding producing of plastic parts. Discuss current and future applications of plastics. The History Of Plastics

5. Before you begin the lesson you will view and introductory video. Click Here to view the video. The History Of Plastics

6. During this lesson you will: Review the early history of plastics and follow its most important developments up to modern times. Differentiate between natural and synthetic substance. Discuss current and future applications of plastics. The History Of Plastics