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Urea Formaldehyde

A hard, brittle, and stiff material known for good electrical insulation and high surface hardness.

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Uses of Urea Formaldehyde

Used for electrical fittings, adhesives for wood, and molded furniture parts.

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Melamine Formaldehyde

A heat-resistant and durable material that is scratch and stain-resistant, hard, and rigid.

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Uses of Melamine Formaldehyde

Commonly used in kitchenware, laminates, and decorative surfaces.

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Polyester Resin

A strong but brittle material with good chemical resistance that can be reinforced with glass fiber.

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Uses of Polyester Resin

Used in boat hulls, car bodies, casting, molds, and fiberglass components.

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Epoxy Resin

A material known for high strength and adhesion, good chemical and heat resistance, and can be cured at room temperature.

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Uses of Epoxy Resin

Utilized for adhesives, coatings, electrical encapsulation, and composite materials.

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Natural Rubber

An elastic and flexible material with good abrasion resistance and biodegradable properties.

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Uses of Natural Rubber

Found in tires, tubes, elastic bands, and footwear soles.

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Polybutadiene

A high resilience and impact-resistant material with good wear resistance and low heat build-up.

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Uses of Polybutadiene

Used in tire treads, golf balls, and conveyor belts.

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Neoprene

An oil and weather-resistant material that is flexible over a wide temperature range and has good chemical resistance.

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Uses of Neoprene

Applied in wetsuits, gloves, industrial hoses, gaskets, and seals.

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Silicone

A highly flexible and heat-resistant material that is water and chemical-resistant, as well as non-toxic and biocompatible.

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Uses of Silicone

Employed in medical implants, cookware, sealants, adhesives, lubricants, and coatings.

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Thermoplastic Elastomer

A material combining rubber elasticity with plastic properties, recyclable and processable like plastics.

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Uses of Thermoplastic Elastomer

Utilized in soft-touch grips, handles, seals, gaskets, and flexible tubing.