Question

Give two examples of thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics?

Answer 1

Thermoplastics :

• A thermoplastic is a plastic material that softens when melted and gets solidified when undergoes cooling.
• These types of plastics can be reshaped or remolded numerous times.
• Thermoplastic substances can be recycled or reused.
• Examples are: Polyester, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Teflon, Acrylic, etc.

Thermosetting plastics:

• Thermosetting plastics are a type of plastic that exists in its permanent solid state after being molded once and doesn't undergo melting even when exposed to extreme temperatures.
• These types of plastics cant be reshaped and therefore are not reusable.
• Examples are: PVC (polyvinyl chloride), Polystyrene, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, etc.