Addition polymer Worksheet
Plastic Code
Monomer
Group:____ Name:_________________,__________________No.:_____,_____
Polymer
Properties
Uses
Soft, flexible, waxy surface, more Plastic bags, wash
transparent than HDPE, poor UV bottle, plastic film, etc.
tolerance
LDPE
PS
Clear, glassy, rigid, opaque, semi-tough. Foamed meat trays,
Low water absorption. Excellent thermal cup cap, CD cases, etc.
insulation when in expanded form.
Resistant to chemicals, excellent for any Stock bottle, milk
food related product but non- bottle, ice cream
HDPE
microwavable, waxy surface, opaque, containers, juice
easily coloured, but fade over time bottles, shampoo..etc.
because poor UV tolerance.
Hard but still flexible, waxy surface Straw, food storage
softens
at
140°C,
translucent, box, carpets, etc.
withstands solvents, and microwaveable
PP
PVC
Strong, tough, can be clear, good UV Roof
sheeting,
resistance and heat bends nicely.
raincoat,
Electrical
conduit, hose pipes,
etc.
Sample
Addition polymer Worksheet
Plastic Code
Monomer
Group:____ Name:_________________,__________________No.:_____,_____
Polymer
Properties
Soft, flexible, waxy surface, more
transparent than HDPE, poor UV
tolerance
Clear, glassy, rigid, opaque, semi-tough.
Low water absorption. Excellent thermal
insulation when in expanded form.
Resistant to chemicals, excellent for any
food related product but nonmicrowavable, waxy surface, opaque,
easily coloured, but fade over time
because poor UV tolerance.
Hard but still flexible, waxy surface
softens
at
140°C,
translucent,
withstands solvents, and microwaveable
Strong, tough, can be clear, good UV
resistance and heat bends nicely.
Uses
Sample
Addition polymer Worksheet
Plastic Code
Monomer
Group:____ Name:_________________,__________________No.:_____,_____
Polymer
Properties
2
Resistant to chemicals and moisture but
non-microwavable,
waxy
surface,
opaque, softens at 75°C, easily coloured,
but fade over time because poor UV
tolerance.
3
Strong, tough, can be clear, good UV
resistance and heat bends nicely.
4
Soft, flexible, waxy surface, more
transparent than HDPE, poor UV
tolerance
5
Hard but still flexible, waxy surface
softens
at
140°C,
translucent,
withstands solvents, and microwaveable
6
Clear, glassy, rigid, opaque, semi-tough.
Low water absorption. Excellent thermal
insulation when in expanded form.
Uses