A chemical reaction in which the molecules of a monomer combine to form larger molecules that contain repeating structural units of the original molecules.

A molecule of low molecular weight that can be chemically bound as a unit of polymer.

A compound of high molecular weight formed by polymerization and consisting essentially of repeating structural units.

A compound of high molecular weight formed by polymerizing two or more different monomers together.

A type of plastic components; Any of numerous solid or semisolid organic substances prepared by polymerization and used with fillers, stabilizers and other components to form plastics.

A type of plastic component; 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.

A plastic component; 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.

Which of the following are examples of Plastic Components:

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

Type of Plastic; tough, stiff, has a high melting point and keeps its shape under pressure. Commonly used as Refrigerator parts, cams, wheels, etc.

A thermoplastic material which resists weather and chemical, has high clarity and easily colored; used for optic lenses, signs, airplane canopies.

A tough, transparent material used for toys, photographic film, machine guard.

A tough, water-resistant used for steering wheels, pipes, tool handles.

Strong, springy, abrasion resistant, good electrical insulation quality, used for fabrics, gears, bearings, hardware, brush bristles, electrical appliances, carpeting.

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

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

A tough, light and flexible thermoplastic used especially in the form of sheeting and film for packaging, dampproofing, and as a vapor retarder. Also called as Polythene.

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

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

Resists heat and chemicals, slides easily, used for cable insulation, bearings, valve seats, gaskets. Abbreviation: PTFE

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

A class of paraffinic polymers that have some or all of the hydrogen replaced by Fluorine. It is characterized by its excellent resistance to chemical, heat, wear and good electrical properties. Noted for its resistance to abrasion.

A trademark for a brand of transparent acrylic resin

A trademark for a brand of light, transparent, weather-resistant acrylic resin.

Trademark for a brand of tough polycarbonate used for shatterproof windows.

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

Strong, heat and weather-resistant, used for electronic parts, coatings for moisture protection.

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

Any group of thermosetting resins used in the manufacture of plastics and textiles fibers.

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

A 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.

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

Any of a class of thermosetting resins formed by the interaction of melamin and formaldehyde and used for molded products, adhesives and surface coatings.

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 as Phenoplast.

Trademark of 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.

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

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

Any of various thermosettign synthetic resin made by condensing urea with formaldehyde and used in appliance housing, electrical devices, adhesives and surface coating.

Any of various polymers having the elastic properties of natural rubber.

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.

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.