Names: (partners)

BELMONTE,CAMILA SHAINE C.
AURELLANO, ASHLEY

CLASSIFICATION OF POLYMERS BY PROPERTIES:

 THERMAL PROPERTIES

Thermal properties play a large role in the behavior of polymers, causing them
to react in different ways. Listed here are the properties of polymers in relation to
temperature.
I. Soften: as heat is applied, the polymers move from a stiff solid at low
temperatures to a soft foldable substance at a glass transition temperature, Tg.
II. Melt: similar to candle wax, crystalline polymers can melt when heated, but
normally at relatively high temperatures. Any polymers are amorphous and do
not exhibit a clear transition to melt, Tm.
III. Decompose: after melting, polymers do not vaporize (become a gas), break
down or depolymerize into smaller molecules or fragments at high
temperatures.
IV. Burn: for certain generic polymers, the fragment vapors fire in the presence of
oxygen and heat or ignition source
V. Soot: some polymers make large amounts of soot when they burn.

But there is a thermal properties that they called THERMOSETTING PLASTIC. It is a

type of plastics that once exposed to heat, becomes rigid. These content is also
known as thermoset polymer. The polymer is initially a liquid or soft solid. For certain
cases, the curing rate can be increased by increasing the pressure or by adding a
catalyst.

Example of plastics that are Thermosets.

 Vulcanized rubber
 Fiberglass (a fiber-reinforced polymer composite)
 Polyester resin
 Polyurethane
 Melamine
 Bakelite
 Silicone resin
 Epoxy resin
Classification by Applications

 Molded and Formed objects (“plastics”)

List of plastics:

 Soft drink and water bottles

 Some shampoo and mouthwash bottles
 Low mineral water,fizzy drinks, and beer bottles
 Food trays and roasting bags
 Cost brittle toys
 Boil in the bag pouches
 Detergent, bleach and fabric conditioner bottles
 Snack food boxes and cereal box liners
 Milk and non-carbonated drinks bottles
 Toys, buckets, rigid pipes, crates, plant pots
 Wheeled refuse bins, compost containers
 Pipes and fittings, wire and cable sheathing
 Flexible bottles
 Irrigation pipes
 Yoghurt containers, egg boxes
 Fast food trays
 Video cases
 Vending cups and disposable cutlery Seed trays
 Coat hangers