Plastics

History of plastics

  • Nitrocelulose

    Nitrocelulose
    It is a product obtained by nitration of pure cellulose, which is used as a base for gunpowder, dynamite, explosive gelatin or paints.
  • Celuloid

    Celuloid
    Although it is not widely used now, celluloid was once used to make film tapes.
  • Bakelite

    Bakelite
    Bakelite was the first fully synthetic and moldable commercial plastic.
  • Rayon

    Rayon
    It is a type of very soft and resistant viscous fabric. This material is used for the manufacture of a large number of garments.
  • Cellophane

    Cellophane
    Cellophane is a natural polymer derived from cellulose. It has the appearance of a film. thin, transparent, flexible and resistant to tensile stress.
  • PVC

    PVC
    It is a plastic that is formed from vinyl chloride.
    is the acronym for "Polyvinyl chloride".
  • Neoprene

    Neoprene
    This material is a fabric that is used mainly as a thermal insulator.
  • Nylon

    Nylon
    Molded nylon is used as a hard material in the manufacture of various utensils.
  • Polyethylene

    Polyethylene
    A very resistant plastic with a wide variety of applications.
  • Tefflon

    Tefflon
    It is a polymer similar to polyethylene, it is very resistant to temperatures.
  • Tupperware

    Tupperware
    All Tupperware products designed for heating or cooking in the microwave are Bisphenol A free and safe.
  • Kevlar

    Kevlar
    A high-strength yellow fiber, which can be up to five times stronger than steel.
  • Polyester

    Polyester
    Polyester is a synthetic fiber that is widely used in the textile industry, it is a substitute for cotton.