Answer in details 1] what is plastic ? state the different types of plastics. where are they used
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Answer:
Dozens of different types of plastics are produced today, such as polyethylene, which is widely used in product packaging, and polyvinyl chloride, used in construction and pipes because of its strength and durability.
Explanation:
Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that use polymers as a main ingredient
types of plastic are
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
The use of (PET) -Soft drink, water, cooking oil bottles, packaging trays, frozen ready-meal trays, First-aid blankets, polar fleece.
- High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
The use of HDPE-Cleaning solution and soap containers, Food and drink storage, shopping bags,etc
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
The use of PVC - Signage, furniture, clothing, medical containers, tubing, water and sewage pipes, flooring, cladding, vinyl records, cables, cleaning solution containers, water bottles.
- Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
The use of LDPE - Trays, containers, work surfaces, machine parts, lids, ‘6-ring’ drink holders, drink cartons, protective shells, computer hardware casings, playground fixtures
- Polypropylene (PP)
The use of PP - Clothing, surgery tools and supplies, hobbyist model, bottle caps, food containers, straws, crisp bags, kettles, lunch boxes, packing tape.