Thermoplastics

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  • Created on: 22-05-19 12:25
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
PROPERTIES - Very tough, good chemical resistance, weather proof, available in translucent, low level of rigidity, safe working temp 65 degrees. USES - Squeezy detergent bottles, toys, carrier bags, bin liners, general packaging, food wrap film.
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High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
PROPERTIES - Available in translucent form, weather proof, tough, good chemical resistance, safe working temp 65 degrees. USES - Chemical drums, jerry cans, toys, household and kitchenware, long life carrier bags, buckets, bowls.
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Polypropelene (PP)
PROPERTIES - Translucent available, chemical resistant, tough, fatigue resistant (hinge property), safe working temp 100 degrees. USES - Rope, folders, folio cases, food containers, medical equipment.
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High-impact polystyrene (HIPS)
PROPERTIES - Hard, rigid, translucent available, tough, safe working temp 70 degrees. USES - Yoghurt pots, refrigerator linings, single-use drink cups, toilet seats, instrument control knobs.
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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
PROPERTIES - Tough, hard, opaque available, safe working temp 80 degrees. USES - Telephone handsets, rigid luggage, domestic appliances, handles, computer housings, remote control casings, calculator casings.
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Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
PROPERTIES - Tough, hard, chemical resistant, translucent available, safe working temp 95 degrees. USES - Car light casings, CNC laser cut items, lighting units, lighting covers, baths.
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Nylon
PROPERTIES - Tough, corrosion resistant, temp resistant, low coefficient of friction, safe working temp 150 degrees. USES - Bearings, gears, curtain rails, textiles, boil-in-the-bad food packaging, car engine manifolds, cable ties.
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Rigid polyvinyl chloride (uPVC)
PROPERTIES - Rigid, opaque, tough, hard, weathering resistant, chemical resistant, safe working temp 95 degrees. USES - Window frames, external doors, guttering and downpipes for buildings, water service pipes, bank cards.
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Flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
PROPERTIES - Translucent available, tough, flexible, weathering resistant, chemical resistant, safe working temp 95 degrees. USES - Hose pipes, cable insulation, medical grade tubing, inflatable products, imitation leather, seat coverings.
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PROPERTIES - Available in translucent form, weather proof, tough, good chemical resistance, safe working temp 65 degrees. USES - Chemical drums, jerry cans, toys, household and kitchenware, long life carrier bags, buckets, bowls.

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High-density polyethylene (HDPE)

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PROPERTIES - Translucent available, chemical resistant, tough, fatigue resistant (hinge property), safe working temp 100 degrees. USES - Rope, folders, folio cases, food containers, medical equipment.

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Card 4

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PROPERTIES - Hard, rigid, translucent available, tough, safe working temp 70 degrees. USES - Yoghurt pots, refrigerator linings, single-use drink cups, toilet seats, instrument control knobs.

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Card 5

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PROPERTIES - Tough, hard, opaque available, safe working temp 80 degrees. USES - Telephone handsets, rigid luggage, domestic appliances, handles, computer housings, remote control casings, calculator casings.

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