| Super Glue | Cyanoacrylate | Synthetic | Instant adhesive (moisture polymerization) |
| Fevicol | Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) | Synthetic | Wood adhesive |
| Teflon (PTFE) | Tetrafluoroethylene | Synthetic | Non-stick cookware |
| PVC | Vinyl chloride | Synthetic | Pipes, cables |
| Polythene (PE) | Ethylene | Synthetic | Carry bags, packaging |
| Polypropylene (PP) | Propylene | Synthetic | Containers, ropes |
| Polystyrene (PS) | Styrene | Synthetic | Thermocol, packaging |
| Bakelite | Phenol + Formaldehyde | Thermosetting | Switches, electrical goods |
| Nylon-6,6 | Adipic acid + Hexamethylenediamine | Synthetic fibre | Textiles, ropes |
| Nylon-6 | Caprolactam | Synthetic fibre | Fibres, tyres |
| Terylene (Polyester) | Ethylene glycol + Terephthalic acid | Synthetic fibre | Clothes |
| Rayon | Cellulose (treated) | Semi-synthetic | Artificial silk |
| Acrylic (Orlon) | Acrylonitrile | Synthetic fibre | Wool substitute |
| Buna-S Rubber | Styrene + Butadiene | Synthetic rubber | Tyres |
| Buna-N Rubber | Butadiene + Acrylonitrile | Synthetic rubber | Oil-resistant products |
| Neoprene | Chloroprene | Synthetic rubber | Cables, belts |
| Melamine | Melamine + Formaldehyde | Thermosetting | Kitchenware |
| Urea-formaldehyde | Urea + Formaldehyde | Thermosetting | Adhesives, plywood |
| Silicone | Silicon-based compounds | Synthetic | Lubricants, sealants |
| Cellulose acetate | Cellulose derivative | Semi-synthetic | Films, glasses frames |