Technology timeline

Nitrocellulose

1845

Is a highly flammable material made by treating cellulose with concentrated nitric acid, used to make explosives and celluloid.

Celluloid

1860

Is a transparent flammable plastic made in sheets from camphor and nitrocellulose, formerly used for cinematographic film.

Bakelite

1907

Is an early form of brittle plastic, typically dark brown, made from formaldehyde and phenol.

Rayon

1908

a textile fibre or fabric made from regenerated cellulose

Cellophane

1920

Is a thin transparent wrapping material made from viscose

Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC)

1926

Is a Polymerization of vinyl chloride,results in the production of polyvinylchloride or PVC.PVC is one of the most used plastic materials in the world. It is economical and highly resistant to chemicals.

Neoprene

1931

Is a synthetic polymer resembling rubber, resistant to oil, heat, and weathering.

Nylon and neoprene

1935

Is a tough, lightweight, elastic synthetic polymer with a protein-like chemical structure.

Polyethylene

1936

Is a polymer of ethylene especially any of various partially crystalline lightweight thermoplastics are resistant to chemicals and are used especially in packaging and insulation.

Teflon

1938

Is a tough synthetic resin, chiefly used to coat non-stick cooking utensils and to make seals and bearings.

Tupperware

1949

Is a range of plastic containers used for storing food.

Kevlar

1966

Is a synthetic fibre of high tensile strength used as a reinforcing agent in the manufacture of tyres and other rubber products.

Polyester amides

1979

Is any polymer containing both ester and amide groups; used especially of rubber-like insulating materials.