ACRYLIC: (also known as perspex). Most common plastic in school workshops. Used for vacuum forming. Residstant to most acids and weather conditions.
POLYTHENE: Can be moulded into almost any form. Used for making bottles, bowls, toys etc. Available in large sheets. HIGH DENSITY- rigid and hard, used for machine parts . LOW DENSITY - tough and flexible, used for bottles.
POLYVINIL CHLORIDE: Better known as PVC. Tough material, can be purchased as a hard or flexible material. Can be welded or bonded with a glue. Used for water pipes, rain coats etc.
POLYTHENE: The most common plastic in everyday life. Used for plastic bottles, shopping bags, shampoo bottles and childrens toys.
POLYCARBONATE: Machines well and can be solvent bonded or welded. Tough and resistant to damadge, ideal for mobile phones. Used as an insulator, comes in a range of colours.
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