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15 Apr

Polymers & Their Uses

Polymer / MaterialMonomer / CompositionTypeKey Use / Feature
Super GlueCyanoacrylateSyntheticInstant adhesive (moisture polymerization)
FevicolPolyvinyl acetate (PVA)SyntheticWood adhesive
Teflon (PTFE)TetrafluoroethyleneSyntheticNon-stick cookware
PVCVinyl chlorideSyntheticPipes, cables
Polythene (PE)EthyleneSyntheticCarry bags, packaging
Polypropylene (PP)PropyleneSyntheticContainers, ropes
Polystyrene (PS)StyreneSyntheticThermocol, packaging
BakelitePhenol + FormaldehydeThermosettingSwitches, electrical goods
Nylon-6,6Adipic acid + HexamethylenediamineSynthetic fibreTextiles, ropes
Nylon-6CaprolactamSynthetic fibreFibres, tyres
Terylene (Polyester)Ethylene glycol + Terephthalic acidSynthetic fibreClothes
RayonCellulose (treated)Semi-syntheticArtificial silk
Acrylic (Orlon)AcrylonitrileSynthetic fibreWool substitute
Buna-S RubberStyrene + ButadieneSynthetic rubberTyres
Buna-N RubberButadiene + AcrylonitrileSynthetic rubberOil-resistant products
NeopreneChloropreneSynthetic rubberCables, belts
MelamineMelamine + FormaldehydeThermosettingKitchenware
Urea-formaldehydeUrea + FormaldehydeThermosettingAdhesives, plywood
SiliconeSilicon-based compoundsSyntheticLubricants, sealants
Cellulose acetateCellulose derivativeSemi-syntheticFilms, glasses frames
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