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Sub- Topic 2:
Plastics and rubber
- Examples of plastics and rubber products.
- Methods of processing plastics and rubber.
EXAMPLES OF POLYMER PRODUCTS
| S/N | PLASTIC PRODUCTS | RUBBER PRODUCTS |
| 1 | Cloth (polyesters) | Tubes and tyres |
| 2 | Kitchen Utensils | Gloves |
| 3 | Cups, plates and spoons | Boots and raincoats (as well as shoes) |
| 4 | Furniture | Balloons and toys |
| 5 | Pipes, tubes and accessories for building construction | Adhesive products |
| 6 | Bowls, storage drums and containers | Automotive industry products (e.g. hoses, bumpers, dampers, anti-vibration mounts, fan belts, gaskets, etc.) |
| 7 | Syringes, and other medical supplies and components | Other personal care products (rubber band, pencils, erasers, hot water bottles) |
| 8 | Cases and components of electrical and electronic appliances, etc. |
PLASTICS
Plastics are commonly used both as household items and in big industries. Ordinarily, it is known as a non-metallic lightweight material which comes in various colors. The manufacture of plastics involves the combination of several different components chiefly obtained from petroleum, cellulose, and coal.
Properties of Plastics:
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