Thermoplastics Properties and Applications

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  • Created on: 15-03-17 06:49
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Properties:
Excellent barrier against atmospheric gases. Prevents gas from escaping the package. Does not flavour the contents. Sparkling 'crystal clear' appearance. Very tough. Lightweight - low density.
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PET Applications
Carbonated (fizzy drinks) bottles. Packaging for highly flavoured food. Microwaveable food trays.
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High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Properties:
High resistant to chemicals. Good barrier to water. Tough and hard wearing. Decorative when coloured. Lightweight and floats on water. Rigid.
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HDPE Applications
Unbreakable bottles (for washing-up liquid, detergents, cosmetics, toiletries, etc. Very thin pacakging sheets.
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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Properties:
Weather resistant - does not rot. Chemical resistant - does not corrode. Protects products for moisture and gases while holding in preserved gases. Strong, good abrasive resistants and tough. Can be manufactured either rigid or flexible.
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PVC Applications
Packaging for toiletries, pharmaceutical products, food and confectionery, water and fruit juice.
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Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Properties:
Good resistance to chemicals. Good barrier to water, but not gases. Tough and hard wearing. decorative when coloured. Very light and floats on water. Very flexible.
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LDPE Applications
Stretch wrapping (cling film), milk carton coating.
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Polypropylene (PP) Properties:
Lightweight. Rigid. Excellent chemical resistants. Versatile - can be stiffer than polyethylene or flexible. Low moisture absorption. Good impact resistance.
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PP Application
Food packaging - yogurt and marine pots, sweet and snack wrappers. Used for laminating paper and board.
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Polystyrene (PS) Properties:
RIGID POLYSTYRENE: Transparent. Rigid. Lightweight. Low water absorption. EXPANDED: excellent impact resistance. Very good heat insulation. Durable. Lightweight. Low water absorption.
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PS Applications
RIGID: Food packaging, e.g. yoghurt pots, CD jewels cases, audio cassette cases. EXPANDED: Egg cartons, fruit, vegetable and meat trays, cups, etc. Packaging for electrical and fragile products.
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Carbonated (fizzy drinks) bottles. Packaging for highly flavoured food. Microwaveable food trays.

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PET Applications

Card 3

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High resistant to chemicals. Good barrier to water. Tough and hard wearing. Decorative when coloured. Lightweight and floats on water. Rigid.

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Card 4

Front

Unbreakable bottles (for washing-up liquid, detergents, cosmetics, toiletries, etc. Very thin pacakging sheets.

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Card 5

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Weather resistant - does not rot. Chemical resistant - does not corrode. Protects products for moisture and gases while holding in preserved gases. Strong, good abrasive resistants and tough. Can be manufactured either rigid or flexible.

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