Types of Polymers and their uses

 

Polymer

Use

Polythene

Packaging, bags, bottles.

Teflon

Nonstick Kitchenware

Polypropene

Bottles

Melamine

Crockery

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Pipes      

Lexan

Bullet proof materials

Vinyl rubber

Erasers

Bakelite

Electrical insulation

Polystyrene

Thermocole

Poly (Styrene butadiene)

Rubber bubble gum

Nylon (Polyester)

Fibres and ropes

Luminous Paints

Glow when exposed to light.

Antimicrobial polymers (polymeric biocide)

The ability to inhibit the growth of microorganisms

Antigen

Substance capable of stimulating formation of antibodies.

Antipyretie

Used to lower body temperature.

Pesticides

Kill insects and small animals

Para-aramid fibre (Kevlar)

Sports and musical equipment.

Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) (Orlon)

Making clothes and fabrics

Copolyamid (Technora)

Used for manufacturing optical fiber cables, ropes and cables.

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)(Viton)

Used in chemical process plants and gaskets.