PVC
(poly vinyl chloride)

Polystyrene
(high impact polystyrene)

ABS
(acrylonitrile
butadienestyrene)

Nylon
( Polyamide)

Polyester resin
(Unsaturated polyester resin)

LDPE
(Low density polyethylene)

HDPE
( High density polyethylene)

Plasticised PVC
(polyvinyl chloride)

EPS
(Expanded polyphenylethane)

Acrylic PMMA
( Polymethyl methacrylate)

Thermoplastic

Thermosetting plastic

Injection moulding of Thermoplastic

Melamine Formaldehyde

Polyurethane

Urea Formaldehyde

Epoxy resin

Check you knowledge and take a quiz at
http://www.the-warren.org/GCSERevision/resistantmaterials/plasticsquizzes.htm

Exam question 2009
4 (d) Use notes and sketches to show details of the vacuum forming process.

Exam question 2009
4 (e) 'Webbing' is a problem which can sometimes occur when vacuum forming.

Explain the causes of this problem.

Exam question 2009
7 (b)
Give three ways that consumers can minimise the environmental impact of using plastic.

Plastic bag life cycle