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Matching Plastics to Applications

From DuPont Performance Polymers

Plastics are a very broad and highly capable range of products. One of the most important tasks of designers and developers is to choose just the right plastic, one that best meets a part's performance requirements and at the same time respects cost considerations.

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Resins and Compounds
Resins and compounds are used for shape fabrication or bond formation. Types include adhesive, casting, and leveling resins; caulk and grout; and sealants and thread lockers.
Molding Compounds and Resins
Molding compounds and resins are industrial plastics and polymers that are suitable for forming. They are used in injection molding, compression molding, reaction injection molding (RIM), resin transfer molding (RTM), and blow molding.
Thermoplastics and Thermoplastic Materials
Thermoplastics and thermoplastic materials soften when heated and harden when cooled. They can withstand many heating and cooling cycles and are often suitable for recycling.
Specialty Polymers and Resins
Specialty polymers and resins are proprietary polymers, resins, monomers and intermediates. They include products that are based on proprietary curing technologies or chemistries, or that are designed for specialized applications.
Elastomers and Rubber Materials
Elastomers and rubber materials are characterized by their high degree of flexibility and elasticity (high reversible elongation or resilience).
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