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

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

Sheeting having a nominal thickness not greater than 10 mils

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

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

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

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

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

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

Any of various tough, flexible plastics made from polyvinyl resin

Any of a class of thermoplastics characterized by extreme toughness, strength, and elasticity and capable of being extruded into filaments, fibers, and sheets

A tough, light, and flexible thermoplastic used esp. in the form of sheeting and film for packaging, damp proofing, and as a vapor retarder

A tough, thermoplastic that is resistant to heat and chemicals and used for pipe fittings, electrical insulation, and carpeting fibers

A hard, tough, stable thermoplastic that is easily colored and molded, expanded, or rolled into sheeting

Any of a class of thermoplastic resins used for casting or molding plastic parts that are exceptionally transparent, tough, and resistant to weather and chemicals, or as the main ingredient in coatings, adhesives, and caulking compounds

A thermoplastic used for making plastic pipes and hardware products that are tough, rigid, and resistant to heat and chemicals

Trademark for a brand of transparent acrylic resin

Trademark for a brand of light, transparent, weather-resistant acrylic resin

Trademark for a brand of tough polycarbonate used for shatterproof windows

Any of a class of thermoplastic resins formed by polymerizing or copolymerizing a vinyl compound

A white, water-insoluble thermoplastic widely used in the manufacture of floor coverings, insulation, and piping

A thermoplastic resin used chiefly as the interlayer of safety glass

A plastic that becomes permanently rigid when heated and cannot be softened again

A polyester reinforced with glass fibers and used in translucent roofs and skylights, facings for sandwich panels, and molded plumbing fixtures

Any of various thermoplastic or thermosetting resins used in flexible and rigid foams, elastomers, and resins for sealants, adhesives, and coatings

A method of shaping a fully or partially cured thermosetting laminate over a mold by heat and pressure

The maximum temperature at which a plastic can be continuously employed without a noticeable reduction in any of its inherent properties

The temperature at which a plastic changes from a rigid to soft state

Any of a group of thermosetting resins used in the manufacture of plastics and textile fibers

A material made by chemically treating and toughening natural rubber, valued for its elasticity, non-conduction of electricity, and resistance to shock and moisture

A product, such as plywood and plastic laminate, made by uniting two or more layers of material by an adhesive or other means

Any of a group of polymers containing alternating silicon and oxygen atoms, characterized by thermal stability, chemical inertness, and extreme water repellence, and used in adhesives, lubricants, protective coatings, and synthetic rubber

Trademark for a brand of strong, wrinkle-resistant polyester fiber

Trademark for a brand of strong, thin polyester film used in photography, recording tapes, and electrical insulation

Trademark for a brand of dark phenolic resin, invented by Dr. Leo Baekeland in 1916, and used for telephone receivers, radio cabinets, electric insulators, and molded plastic hardware

Trademark for a brand of butyl rubber

Any of various thermosetting resins capable of forming tight cross-linked polymer structures characterized by toughness, strong adhesion, and high corrosion and chemical resistance, used esp. in surface coatings and adhesives

Any of a class of hard, heat-resistant thermosetting resins formed by the condensation of phenol with formaldehyde and used for molded products, adhesives, and surface coatings. Also called phenoplast.

Any of a class of hard, heat-resistant thermosetting resins formed by the interaction of melamine and formaldehyde and used for molded products, adhesives, and surface coatings

Any of various thermosetting synthetic resin made by condensing urea with formaldehyde and used in appliance housings, electrical devices, adhesives, and surface coatings

Trademark for a brand of plastic laminate

A highly elastic solid substance, essentially a polymer of isoprene, obtained by coagulating the milky juice of rubber trees and plants. Also called india rubber.

A light, spongy, cellular rubber made by foaming latex before vulcanization

An elastomer similar to natural rubber in properties and uses, produced by the polymerization of an unsaturated hydrocarbon, such as butylene or isoprene, or by the copolymerization of hydrocarbons with styrene or butadiene

A synthetic rubber having exceptional resistance to sunlight and unusually low gaseous permeability, produced by polymerizing butylene and used in roofing membranes and waterproofing barriers

The treatment of rubber with sulfur and heat to impart greater elasticity, strength, and durability

Any of various polymers having the elastic properties of natural rubber

A synthetic rubber characterized by superior resistance to oils and sunlight, and used in paints, roofing membranes, flashing, gaskets, and bearings

A rubber made from silicone elastomers and noted for its retention of flexibility, resilience, and tensile strength over a wide temperature range