PLASTIC TYPES AND APPLICATION
There are two types of plastics i.e. “Thermoplastics and Thermosets”.
Thermoplastic is the plastic which can mold again and again while Thermosets are those plastic which can’t mold again.
THERMOPLASTICS
Material | Applications |
Acetal | Zippers Shower heads Bearings Rollers |
Acrylic | Advertising signs Lenses Paints |
Cellulosic | Lacquers Pens Packaging Fibers Toilet articles Eye glass frame |
Fluorocarbons | Wire insulation Pipes system Bearings fibers |
Polyamide | Gears Bearings Fiber |
Polyethylene | Packaging films Bottles Refrigerator containers |
Polypropylene | Lab ware Toys Ice cube trays |
Polystyrene | Novelties Latex paints Disposable products Radio and tv housings |
Polyvinyl | Water beds Rain coats adhesives Upholstery |
THERMOSETS
Material | Applications |
Casein | Buttons Knitting needles Novelties |
Epoxy | Finishes Adhesives Encapsulating |
Melamine | Dishes Countertops |
Phenolic | Adhesive Electrical products Handles |
Polyester | Auto bodies Boats Bath tub Storage tank |
Silicon | Oils and greases Caulking Release agent Polishes |
Urea | Adhesives Finishes Foam |
Urethane | Adhesives Finishes Foam Chemical equipment |