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PLASTICS' USAGES
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PLASTICS' USAGES

Plastic is a material consisting of any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic compounds 

that are malleable and can be molded into solid objects.

Due to their relatively low cost, ease of manufacture, versatility, and imperviousness to water, 

plastics are used in an enormous and expanding range of products, from paper clips to spaceships.

COMMON PLASTICS AND USAGES

·        Polyester (PES) – Fibers, textiles

·        Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) – Carbonated drinks bottles, peanut butter jars, plastic film, microwavable packaging

·        Polyethylene (PE) – Wide range of inexpensive uses including supermarket bags, plastic bottles

·        High-density polyethylene (HDPE) – Detergent bottles, milk jugs, and molded plastic cases

·        Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) – Plumbing pipes and guttering, shower curtains, window frames, flooring

·        Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) – Food packaging, such as Saran

·        Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) – Outdoor furniture, siding, floor tiles, shower curtains, clamshell packaging

·        Polypropylene (PP) – Bottle caps, drinking straws, yogurt containers, appliances, car fenders (bumpers), plastic pressure pipe systems

·        Polystyrene (PS) – Foam peanuts, food containers, plastic tableware, disposable cups, plates, cutlery, compact-disc (CD) and cassette boxes

·        High impact polystyrene (HIPS) – Refrigerator liners, food packaging, vending cups

·        Polyamides (PA) (Nylons) – Fibers, toothbrush bristles, tubing, fishing line, low-strength machine parts such as engine parts or gun frames

·        Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) – Electronic equipment cases (e.g. computer monitors, printers, keyboards), drainage pipe

·        Polyethylene/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PE/ABS) – A slippery blend of PE and ABS used in low-duty dry bearings

·        Polycarbonate (PC) – Compact discs, eyeglasses, riot shields, security windows, traffic lights, lenses

·        Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS) – A blend of PC and ABS that creates a stronger plastic used in car interior and exterior parts, and mobile phone bodies

·        Polyurethanes (PU) – Cushioning foams, thermal insulation foams, surface coatings, printing rollers (Currently sixth or seventh most commonly used plastic material, 

for instance the most commonly used plastic in cars)