Tecnhology

Nitrocelullose

1845

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, or to another powerful nitrating agent.

Celluloid

1860

are a class of materials produced by mixing nitrocellulose and camphor, often with added dyes and other agents.

Bakelite

1907

was the first plastic made from synthetic components. It is a thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin, formed from a condensation reaction of phenol with formaldehyde.

Rayon

1908

Is a regenerated cellulose fiber that is made from natural sources of cellulose, such as wood and related agricultural products.

Cellophane

1920

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

Is the world's third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer.

Neoprene

1931

is a family of synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene.

Nylon and neoprene

1935

Nylon is a generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers, based on aliphatic or semi-aromatic polyamides. Nylon is a thermoplastic silky material.
Neoprene is a family of synthetic rubbers that are produced by polymerization of chloroprene.

Polyethylene

1936

Is the most common plastic in use today.

Teflon

1938

is a registered trademark of the Chemours company used for polytetrafluoroethylene (and other fluoropolymers)

Tupperware

1949

is a range of plastic containers used for storing food.

Kevlar

1966

is a heat-resistant and strong synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora.

Polyester amides

1979

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