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UNSATURATED POLYESTERS
PROPERTIES Unsaturated polyesters are the third-largest class of thermoset molding resins. They are produced by the condensation of a diol…
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MELAMINE-FORMALDEHYDE RESINS
PROPERTIES Melamine formaldehyde (also called melamine or MF) is a hard, very durable, and versatile thermosetting aminoplast1 with good fire and…
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UREA-FORMALDEHYDE RESINS
PROPERTIES Urea-formaldehyde (UF) products (also called aminoplasts) are highly crosslinked, semi-crystalline thermosetting plastics1. The UF resins are noted for their…
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Thermoplastic material characteristics
Crystallinity The crystallinity of a material identifies the state of the polymer at processing temperatures, and can range from amorphous…
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Thermoset Plastics Laminating Processes
As an innovative manufacturer of laminated thermoset plastics, Accurate Plastics, Inc. has maintained its lead in the manufacture of industrial laminates by…
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Thermosetting Plastic
A thermosetting plastic is a polymer that irreversibly becomes rigid when heated. Such a material is also known as a thermoset or…
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What are the Uses of Acrylic?
Due to its transparent properties, lightweight and superior toughness compared to glass, PMMA got popular during World War II. It…
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What makes Epoxy Resin versatile?
The term “epoxy”, “epoxy resin”, or “epoxide” (Europe), α-epoxy, 1,2-epoxy etc. refers to a broad group of reactive compounds that…
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CELLULOSE AND ITS DERIVATIVES
PROPERTIES Cellulose is the most abundant polysaccharide found in nature. It is a linear polymer consisting of 6-member ether rings…
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WHAT IS POLYVINYL ALCOHOL?
Polyvinyl alcohol, also known as PVOH, PVA, or PVAL, is a synthetic polymer that is soluble in water. It is effective in film…
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Processing of Vinyl Plastic
Some of the main processes include extrusion, calendering, injection molding, stretch blow molding, etc. The intimate mixing of the PVC…
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How is PVC manufactured?
Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) is produced from the chlorination of ethylene and pyrolysis of the resulting ethylene dichloride (EDC) in a…
