Polyethylene (PE)
Properties:
Good chemical resistance, flexibility, and impact strength.
Applications:
Packaging films, containers, bottles, toys, pipes.
Polypropylene (PP)
Properties:
High chemical resistance, stiffness, and good impact strength.
Applications:
Packaging, caps and closures, automotive components, medical devices.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Properties:
Versatility, flame resistance, and chemical resistance.
Applications:
Pipes, cable insulation, clothing, inflatable structures.
Polystyrene (PS)
Properties:
Lightweight, rigid, and good insulating properties.
Applications:
Disposable cups, packaging, toys, insulation.
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Properties:
Transparency, lightweight, and good gas barrier properties.
Applications:
Beverage bottles, food containers, polyester fibers.
Polyurethane (PU)
Properties:
High flexibility, durability, and excellent insulation properties.
Applications:
Foam insulation, furniture, footwear, adhesives.
Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
Properties:
Chemical resistance, high-temperature stability.
Applications:
Chemical processing equipment, electrical insulation.
Polycarbonate (PC)
Properties:
Optical clarity, impact resistance, and high-temperature resistance.
Applications:
Compact discs, eyewear lenses, electronic components.
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Properties:
Toughness, rigidity, and chemical resistance.
Applications:
Automotive parts, electronic housings, toys.
Polyamide (PA/Nylon)
Properties:
High strength, durability, and abrasion resistance.
Applications:
Textile fibers, automotive parts, industrial components.
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG)
Properties:
Clarity, toughness, and chemical resistance.
Applications:
Medical devices, food packaging, point-of-purchase displays.
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Properties:
Biodegradability, derived from renewable resources.
Applications:
Biodegradable packaging, disposable cutlery, 3D printing.
Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA):
Properties: Water solubility, adhesive properties.
Applications: Wood glue, textile sizing, paper adhesives.
Polyethylene Oxide (PEO):
Properties: Water solubility, used as a binder in pharmaceuticals.
Applications: Pharmaceutical industry, water-soluble films.
Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT):
Properties: Good electrical insulating properties, impact resistance.
Applications: Electrical connectors, automotive components.
Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK):
Properties: High-temperature resistance, chemical resistance.
Applications: Aerospace components, medical implants.
Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS):
Properties: High temperature and chemical resistance.
Applications: Electrical components, automotive parts.
Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN):
Properties: High temperature and chemical resistance.
Applications: Food packaging, optical films, electrical insulation.
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