Polymers and Plastics

Thermoplastics are re-moldable and recyclable.

• True

• False

• Sometimes, but not always

What type of plastic are single use water bottles made from?

• PP - Polypropylene

• PET -

  Polyethylene Terephthalate

• ABS

• Acrylic

Typically this plastic is transparent and very strong. Commonly used for see through barriers and safety glasses.

• Polypropylene

• Elastomers

• Polycarbonate

• Acrylic

This diverse silk-like thermoplastic is used to make women's stocking, rope, and small roller wheels

• HIPS

• Polyethylene

• Acrylic

• Nylon

What plastic is commonly used for plumbing pipes and can be toxic to human health?

• ABS

• High Impact Polystyrene

• Polyvinyl Chloride

• Polylactic Acid

When silicone is heated to high temperatures it can be remolded into a new shape.

• True

• False

• Only at very high temperatures

• Only when chopped up first into small pieces

The white plastic packaging in the image is made from _______. It is also used regularly for Industrial Design prototyping and can be purchased in flat sheets at the art supply store.

• HIPS

• PLA

• PP

• HDPE

What plastic is commonly used in 3D printing and made plant starch, like corn and sugarcane?

• Polypropylene

• ABS

• TPU

• PLA

Thermosets cannot be remolded a second time

• True

• False

• Some can, some cannot

Legos are made from ______ plastic

• ABS

• HIPS

• PET

• PP