Thermopolymer Properties

Full name of PET

Polyethylene Terephthalate

Properties of PET

-Clear
-Tough
-Shatter-resistant
-Moisture and gas barrier.

Uses of PET

-Soft drink bottles
-Water bottles
-Cooking oil bottles

Full name of HDPE

High-Density Polythene

Properties of HDPE

-Range of colours
-Hard
-Stiff
-Chemical resistant
-Impact Resistant

Uses of HDPE

-Milk crates
-Bottles
-Pipes
-Buckets
-Bowls

Full name of PVC

Polyvinyl Chloride

Properties of PVC

-Stiff
-Hard
-Tough
-Chemical and weather resistant
-uPVC is sunlight resistant

Uses of PVC

-Pipes
-Gutters
-Roof sheets
-Window Frames

Full name of LDPE

Low-Density Polythene

Properties of LDPE

-Range of colours
-Tough
-Flexible
-Electrical Insulator
-Chemical Resistant

Uses of LDPE

-Washing-up liquid and detergent squeezy bottles
-Bin liners
-Carrier bags

Full name of PP

Polypropylene

Properties of PP

-Hard
-Lightweight
-Chemical resistant
-Sterilisable
-Impact-resistant
-Fatigue resistant

Uses of PP

-Medical equipment
-Syringes
-crates
-rope
-string
-chair shells
-kitchenware

Full name of PS

Polystyrene

Properties of PS

-Range of colours
-Stiff
-Hard
-Lightweight
-Food-safe
-Water-resistant

Uses of PS

-Disposable Plates
-Cups
-Fridge linings
-Food containers

Full name of EPS

Expanded Polystyrene

Properties of EPS

-Lightweight
-Shock-absorbent
-Sound and heat insulator

Uses of EPS

-Sound and heat insulation
-Protective packaging

Properties of Nylon

-Hard
-Tough
-Wear-resistant
-Self-lubricating
-Chemical-resistant
-Heat-resistant

Uses of Nylon

-Gear wheels
-Bearings
-Curtain-rails
-Clothing
-Combs
-Power-tool cases
-Hinges

Full name of Acrylic

Polymethyl Methacrylate

Properties of Acrylic

-Stiff
-Hard
-Clear
-Durable
-Easily machined
-Range of colours
-Very good impact resistance
-Scratches easily

Uses of Acrylic

-Illuminated signs
-Aircraft canopies
-Car rear-lights
-Baths

Full name of TPE

Thermoplastic Elastomers

Properties of TPE

-Tough
-Flexible
-Elastic

Uses of TPE

-Watch Straps
-Scuba diving masks
-Remote control buttons

Full name of ABS

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

Uses of ABS

-Kitchenware
-Safety helmets
-Car parts
-Telephones
-Food mixers
-Toys

Properties of ABS

-Tough
-Impact-resistant
-Lightweight
-Scratch-resistant
-Chemical-resistant
-Good finish