Plastics

Nitrocellulose

1845

Nitrocellulose is is a highly flammable compound formed by nitrating cellulose through exposure to nitric acid, or to a mixture of nitric acid and another acid, usually either hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid.

Celluloid

1868

Celluloid is a tough flammable thermoplastic composed essentially of cellulose nitrate and camphor.

Bakelite

1907

Bakelite is a thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin, formed from a condensation reaction of phenol with formaldehyde, it´s used for any of various synthetic resins and plastics.

Rayon

1908

Rayon is any of a group of smooth textile fibers made from regenerated cellulose by extrusion through minute holes.

Cellophane

1920

Cellophane is a thin, transparent sheet made of regenerated cellulose. Its low permeability to air, oils, greases, bacteria, and water makes it useful for food packaging

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

1926

Polyvinyl chloride is a high strength thermoplastic material widely used in applications, such as pipes, medical devices, wire and cable insulations. It is the world's third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer.

Neoprene

1931

Neoprene is a family of synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene, exhibits good chemical stability and maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range.

Nylon and Neoprene

1935

Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers, based on aliphatic or semi-aromatic polyamid, is a thermoplastic silky material that can be melt-processed into fibers, films, or shapes. It is made of repeating units linked by amide links similar to the peptide bonds in proteins.

Polyethylene

1936

Polyethylene is a lightweight, durable thermoplastic with variable crystalline structure. It is one of the most widely produced plastics in the world, is used in applications ranging for films, tubes, plastic parts, laminates.

Teflon

1938

Teflon is a type of plastic which is often used to coat pans, provides a very smooth surface which food does not stick to, so the pan can be cleaned easily.

Tupperware

1949

Tupperware is a home products line that includes preparation, storage, and serving products for the kitchen and home, the term "Tupperware" is often used generically to refer to plastic or glass food storage containers with snap close lids

Kevlar

1966

Kevlar is a type of aramid fiber. It is woven into textile materials and is extremely strong and lightweight, with resistance toward corrosion and heat. It is used in vast applications such as aerospace engineering.

Polyester amides

1979

Polyester amides are prominent polymers, which can combine the stiffness and the excellent thermal and mechanical properties of polyamides with the biocompatibility and biodegradability of polyesters.