sometimes called thermocuring plastics, set into shape permanently when heat and pressure are applied during the forming stage

primarily cellulose acetate or butyrate, used principally for paints and lacquers, and transparent sheeting

Popular brands are “LUCITE” and “PLEXIGLASS”, this material combines the transparency of glass (but not scratch-proof quality) with plastics’ shatterproof quality.

developed by Imperial Chemical Industries of Britain is a high-pressure, low-density PE that is flexible, tough and slightly resilient thermoplastic used in construction as pond or lagoon lining, and water-vapor barriers and dampproofing.

low-density polyethylene (LDPE)

a hard, strong, tough and rigid thermoplastic for household and industrial applications

high-density polyethylene (HDPE)

one of most important thermoplastics because of its excellent transparency and rigidity and its easy moldability.

is a largely amorphous, rigid, tough, solvent-resistant, flame-resistant thermoplastic. Used for resilient floor tile, films, pipes, and for paint lacquers, adhesives and safety glass

a family of linear polyesters, is a white, substantially amorphous, very tough and strong material with good heat resistance up to 150 deg C and excellent dimensional stability

It is injection-molded to produce plates, rods, gears, and other shaped parts that advantageously replace die-cast metal parts. Used for skylights

tough plastic with good resistance to heat and chemical action

a family of polymers called linear polyamides. It is desired for the following properties: exceptionally strong, elastic, abrasion resistant, easy to wash, resistant to damage from oil and many chemicals, can be precolored or dyed in wide range of colors, and resilient

a class of paraffinic polymers that have some or all of the hydrogen replaced by fluorine; characterized by excellent chemical resistance, excellent heat resistance, good electrical properties, excellent wear resistance, and resistance to abrasion

a styrenic resin with improved toughness and heat resistance; exhibits high gloss, low shrinkage, and good dimensional stability; widely used in injection molding of appliances, furniture, and automotive parts

has high melt strength suitable for the production of extruded sheet, some of considerable size and thickness. Applications include panels for large appliances and thermoformed items such as hot tubs and recreational vehicle parts

hard, durable and dimensionally stable, these similar plastics are resistant to chemicals, electric potential, and heat; used in molded dishes, and incandescent light diffusion and for baked enamels

used in buildings for its remarkable adhesive qualities. It may also be used for special paints that are chemically resistant and for special caulking compounds

appear chiefly as molded electrical parts, and as the vehicle in paints, lacquers, and enamels

used for paints, baked enamels, adhesives, impregnating resins for paper and wood, and finish hardware

most commonly used in large glass-fiber reinforced translucent panels that are strong, rigid, and impact-resistant. Also used for impregnating paper and wood, as laminating material, and for contact adhesive

used in paint coatings, and as foams, are self-adhesive

used for clear, water-repellant paints for concrete and masonry surfaces above grade

Grandfather of all fluoroplastics; most unusual and exhibits the best performance in terms of temperature and chemical resistance, and non-stick properties.

"TEFLON" "TEPLON"

mainly manufactured by Du Pont Co and was developed as "melt processable" version of PTFE

developed as a high temperature version of FEP

"Tough Teflon"; normal thermoplastic, but is much harder than PTFE & FEP, and similar hardness to Nylon; used as an Engineered Plastic

a tough fluoroplastic with similar properties to ETFE and used mainly for its chemical resistance

a very hard plastic roughly comparable to E-CTFE and relatively cheap compared with fluoroplastics; has good chemical resistance.

a hard, tough fluoroplastic with limited chemical and temperature resistance; normally used as a film in gas bags, solar heating panels and printing circuit laminating

Usually made of acrylate, polyester, or polystyrene plastics, either plain or reinforced with glass-fiber, are available in flat or corrugated sheets and various deformed shapes

Thicknesses vary from 1.5mm to 2.38mm (1/16 to 3/32 inches)

As water barrier or dampproofing material, it is generally made of polyethylene and polyvinyl and come in thicknesses ranging from 1 to 10 mils (0.001 to 0.01 inch) and in rolls of 50’ length and 3’ to 40’ width

Used as flotation material, thermal insulators, and shock-resistant mountings. Offers possibilities for lightweight materials of high strength

the process applied to paper or fabric impregnated with thermosetting resins

Used principally for skylights, skydomes, safety glass, paints, adhesives, finish hardware, & lighting fixtures.

It is non-water absorbent, it is found in colorful, but brittle wall tiles. It is one of several plastics used in lighting fixture diffusers. In foam form, it has become an important thermal insulator. Also found in paint for concrete

can be used to replace glass in any type of windows or doors, skylights, shower enclosures, or in any area where a translucent, transparent or opaque material in a wide variety of colors are needed in the interior