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Sl. No.
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Plastic
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Density
(g/cm3)
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Tensile Strength (MPa)
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Iozed Impact Strength (J/m)
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Dielectric Strength (V/m)
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Maximum Use Temperature (oC)
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Applications
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1
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Polyethylene Low Density High Density
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0.92-0.93
0.95-0.96
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6.0-17
20-37
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21-748
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18912
-
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82-100
80-120
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Corrosion resistant, Containers, Tubing, Houseware and Electrical insulation, Packaging film.
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2
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Rigid Chlorinated
PVC
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1.49-1.58
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50-68
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53-400
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-
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110
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Chemically resistant, Building material, Auto upholstery, Shoes, Suitcases, Refrigerator gasket, Electrical wire insulation.
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3
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Polypropylene
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0.90-0.91
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33-38
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21-117
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25610
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107-150
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Bottles, Laboratory ware, Packaging, Fan shrouds, Heater ducts, Battery housing in automobiles.
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4
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Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN)
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1.08
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70-83
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21-27
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69935
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60-104
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Instrument lens and dash board components in automobile, Medical syringes, Blood aspirators, Blender and mixer bowls.
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5
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ABS
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1.05-1.07
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40
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320
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15169
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71-93
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Pipe and fittings in drain waste and vent of buildings, Business machines, Computer housing, Electrical conduits.
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6
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Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
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1.11-1.19
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76
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123
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18715
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54-110
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Transparent like glass, Good weatherability, Glazing in aircrafts and boats, Skylight, Exterior lighting, Advertising signs, Auto tail light, Protective goggles.
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7
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Polytetrafluoro ethylene (PTFE, Teflon)
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2.19
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7.0-9.8
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133-210
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17730
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288
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High chemical resistance, Chemical piping, Pump parts, Electrical components, Cable insulation, Non-stick cooking utensile lining, Bearing seals, Bushings.
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8
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Phenolic (wood flour filled/glass filled/mica filled)
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1.34-1.95
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5-18
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10.6-955
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10,000-
15000
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150-288
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Connectors, Electrical switch gear, Telephone relays, Adhesive in
plywoods and binder of sand in foundary.
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