VDA - Plastic

Any of numerous synthetic or natural organic materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight and that can be molded, extruded, or drawn into objects, films, or filaments

• Plastic

• Calendering

• Sheeting

• Film

A method of producing plastic film or sheeting by passing the material between a series of revolving, heated rollers

• Filler

• Calendering

• Resin

• Film

A thin form of plastic, having a thickness very small in proportion to its length and width

• Plastic

• Calendering

• Sheeting

• Film

Sheeting having a nominal thickness not greater than 10 mils

• Resin

• Calendering

• Sheeting

• Film

Any of numerous solid or semi-solid organic substances prepared by polymerization and used with fillers, stabilizers, and other components to form plastics

• Resin

• Filler

• Stabilizer

• Plasticizer

• Catalyst

A relatively inert substance added to modify the bulk, strength, heat resistance, electrical resistance, or working properties of a resin

• Film

• Filler

• Stabilizer

• Plasticizer

• Catalyst

A substance added to prevent or retard the degradation of a plastic when exposed to ultraviolet radiation or other environmental conditions

• Resin

• Filler

• Stabilizer

• Plasticizer

• Catalyst

Any of various substances added to a resin to increase its workability and flexibility

• Film

• Filler

• Stabilizer

• Plasticizer

• Catalyst

A substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself undergoing a permanent change in composition

• Resin

• Filler

• Stabilizer

• Plasticizer

• Catalyst

A plastic capable of softening or fusing when heated without a change in any inherent properties, and of hardening again when cooled

• Thermoplastic

• Vinyl

• Nylon