Hard, shiny and transparent. Used in badge making and for packaging
Acetate
3 of 9
Hard, shiny and brittle. Used in schools and come in a range of colours. Can be bent using a line bender or oven.
Acrylic
4 of 9
Comes in too main types, low density and high density. Low density is used for carrier bags and bottles and high density is stiff and strong, often used for washing up bowls
Polyethylene
5 of 9
Have a variety of uses such as drinks bottles and clothes
Polyesters
6 of 9
Tough and flexible. Products made with a living hinge such as a lunch box are made from this. Also used for packaging, chairs, textiles and car components.
Polypropylene
7 of 9
Comes in two types. Expanded, which is light weight and crumbly and high impact, which is used for vacuum forming and fabricating boxes for products
Polystyrene
8 of 9
Is quite brittle. Is used for blister packs, window frames and vinyl records.
Polyvinyl Chloride
9 of 9
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Can be moulded with heat over and over again
Back
Thermoplastics
Card 3
Front
Hard, shiny and transparent. Used in badge making and for packaging
Back
Card 4
Front
Hard, shiny and brittle. Used in schools and come in a range of colours. Can be bent using a line bender or oven.
Back
Card 5
Front
Comes in too main types, low density and high density. Low density is used for carrier bags and bottles and high density is stiff and strong, often used for washing up bowls
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