plastics

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stiff, hard, brittle. used in lighting, CD cases and baths
acrylic
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chemical resistant, colour fades. used in bins, buckets and water tanks
HDPE
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flexible, chemical resistant. colour fades. used in cling film, bin sacks
LDPE
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chemical resistant but can discolour, used in fizzy drink bottles
PET
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stiff, hard, tough. used as floor covering
PVC
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light, impact resistant. used in sringes and carpets
polypropylene
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light, buoyant, weak. used in fridge lining and water tanks
compressed polystyrene
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light, buoyant and crumbles easily. used in packagng and insulation
expanded polystyrene
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hard, tough, chemical resistant. used in mobile phones and safety helmets
ABS
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corrosion and electrical resistant. can cause allergic reactions. used in paint and adhesives
epoxy resin
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strong, hard, emits toxic vapours. used in electrical fittings
urea formaldehyde
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electrical insulator, heat resistant, brittle. used in garden furntiure and GRP
polyester resin
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Card 2

Front

chemical resistant, colour fades. used in bins, buckets and water tanks

Back

HDPE

Card 3

Front

flexible, chemical resistant. colour fades. used in cling film, bin sacks

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

chemical resistant but can discolour, used in fizzy drink bottles

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

stiff, hard, tough. used as floor covering

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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