|
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. |
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