Classification of Plastics

A thermoplastic, or thermosoftening plastic, is a plastic material, polymer that becomes pliable or moldable above a specific temperature and solidifies upon cooling. Most thermoplastics have a high molecular weight.

There are multiple thermoplastic resins that offer various performance benefits, but most materials commonly offer high strength, shrink-resistance and easy bendability. Thermoplastics are frequently used in manufacturing plastic labware. The most frequently used thermoplastics are polypropylene and polyethylene.

POLYPROPYLENE

Polypropylene (PP) is a linear hydrocarbon polymer, expressed as CnH2n. PP is a polyolefin or saturated polymer. Polypropylene is one of those most versatile polymers available with applications, both as a plastic and as a fibre.

• Highly transparent, elastic thermoplastic.
• Similar structure to PE, with a methyl group attached to alternate carbon atoms in an
  isotactic arrangement.
• Temprature range from 0°C to +125°C.
• Good tensile strength and dimensional stability.

• Good chemical stability, comparable to PE.
• Typical products are, for example: Class B volumetric flasks, Class B measuring cylinders,
  measuring pitchers, sample containers, funnels.
• Good thermal stability.

• Transparent, elastic thermoplastic .
• Good thermal stability.
• Temprature range from -50°C to +105°C.
• Good chemical stability.

• Better chemical stability to organic solvents compared to PE-LD.
• Typical products are, for example Bottles: buckets, scoops.

*For the storage of light-sensitive materials, also available in brown-dyed version.

PC POLYCARBONATE

Polycarbonate is virtually unbreakable. Through its high impact resistance, it provides greater safety and comfort for applications where reliability and high performance are essential.

PS POLYSTYRENE