p1- Thermoplastics

Question 2

Low-density Polyethylene
(LDPE)

Answer 2

-tough, good chemical resistance, weather proof

-available in translucent, low level of rigidity
-65degrees

uses: squeezy detergent bottles, toys, carrier bags, food trays

Question 3

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Answer 3

-Available translucent form
-weather proof, good chemical resistance
-65 degrees

uses: toys, household and kitchenware, life carrier bags, bowls

Question 4

Polypropylene (PP)

Answer 4

-available in translucent

-good chemical resistance, tough
-100 degrees

uses: rope, folders, food containers, medical containers

Question 5

High-impact polystyrene (HIPS)

Answer 5

-hard, rigid, tough

-available in translucent
-70 degrees

uses: yoghurt pots, single-use cups, toilet seats

Question 6

(ABS) acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

Answer 6

-tough, hard, opaque

-80 degrees

uses: telephone handset, rigid luggage, calculator casings

Question 7

(PMMA)
polymethylmethacrylate

Answer 7

-tough, hard, good chemical resistance

-available in translucent
-95 degrees

uses: car light casings, lighting covers, lighting units, baths

Question 8

Nylon

Answer 8

-tough, corrosion resistant, good temperature resistance

-low co-efficient of friction
-150 degrees

uses: bearings, gears, curtain rails, cable ties, textiles

Question 9

(u PVC)
Rigid Polyvinyl chloride

Answer 9

-rigid, opaque, tough, hard
-good weathering resistance, good chemical resistance
-95 degrees

uses: window frames, external doors, water service pipes, bank cards

Question 10

(PVC)
flexible polyvinyl chloride

Answer 10

-available in translucent

-tough, flexible
-good weathering and chemical resistance
-95 degrees

uses: hose pipes, cable insulation, imitation leather, seat coverings