ASSIGNMENT

ON
PLASTIC TECHNOLOGY

CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PLASTIC ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICALS,
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:

PLASTIC TECH.DEPT. RAJ DEEP
PLASTIC
Plastics are the most commonly used chemical compound in human life. They are
used tremendously for the production of usual as well as specific products. Plastic
technology is a specialized branch of study which includes the study of diverse
types of chemicals that exhibits plasticity. It also involves the study of several
methods in which plastics can be utilized for use in human life. The field is also
concerned with the research works to produce plastics eco friendly.
 
Plastic is peculiar kind of synthetic or artificial polymer and is similar to natural
resins in many aspects. These materials are used in a wide variety of applications
due to its unique capability of providing diverse features that benefits the
consumers. Because of its exclusive properties, the plastics are used in many
different areas like for packaging, containers, automobile parts, plastic industries,
etc. One can enter in this field profession after pursuing the study in plastic
technology.

TYPES OF PLASTIC
 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE)
 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC - U)
 Polypropylene (PP)
 Polystyrene or Styrofoam (PS)

USED OF PLASTIC
Plastics is versatile, hygenic, lightweight, flexible and highly durable. It accounts
for the largest usage of plastics world wide and is used in numerous
packaging applications including containers, bottles, drums, trays, boxes, cups and
vending packaging, baby products and protection packaging.

ADVANTAGES
 Plastics are strong yet lightweight, and so they are easy to transport &
manoeuvre.
 They are durable, knock-and scratch resistant with excellent weatherability.
 They do not rot or corrode.
Disadvantages of Plastics
 Natural decomposition of plastic can last from 400-1000 years and few types
of plastics are non-degradable as well.
 Plastic materials clog waterways, oceans, seas, lakes etc. ...
 Many animals eat plastic materials and die. ...
 Plastic is widely used in packaging.