JSS2 Third Term Basic Technology Lesson Note – Plastics and Rubber

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Sub- Topic 2:

Plastics and rubber

1. Examples of plastics and rubber products.
2. 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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