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2. List of synthetic polymers - Wikipedia

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   The plastic kits and covers are mostly made of synthetic polymers like polythene, and tires are manufactured from polybutadienes. [1] However, due to the environmental issues created by these synthetic polymers which are mostly non-biodegradable and often synthesized from petroleum, alternatives like bioplastics are also being considered.

3. Polyvinyl acetate - Wikipedia

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   The stiff homopolymer PVAc, but mostly the softer copolymer, a combination of vinyl acetate and ethylene, vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE), is also used in paper coatings, paint and other industrial coatings, as a binder in nonwovens in glass fibers, sanitary napkins, filter paper and in textile finishing.

4. Polypropylene - Wikipedia

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   Atactic polypropylene has lower density, melting point and softening temperature than the crystalline types and is tacky and rubber-like at room temperature. It is a colorless, cloudy material and can be used between −15 and +120 °C. Atactic polypropylene is used as a sealant, as an insulating material for automobiles and as an additive to ...

5. Expanded polyethylene - Wikipedia

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   Polyethylene bead foams (including) EPE can be used to replace both polystyrene foam, and both rigid and flexible polyurethane. Uses include cushioning applications, and impact absorption applications including packaging. [4] Consumption of polyethylene for PE foam was estimated at 114x10 6 kg in 2001. The majority was used for non-crosslinked ...

6. Polyethylene - Wikipedia

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   Polyethylene absorbs almost no water; the gas and water vapour permeability (only polar gases) is lower than for most plastics. Oxygen, carbon dioxide and flavorings, on the other hand, can pass it easily. Polyethylene burns slowly with a blue flame having a yellow tip and gives off an odour of paraffin (similar to candle flame). The material ...

7. Your Kitchen Sponge Is Dirtier Than You Think—Here's ... - AOL

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   Step 1: Mix a solution of one-half teaspoon of concentrated chlorine bleach and one quart of warm water in a glass or plastic bowl. Step 2: Add the sponge and be sure it is fully saturated. Step 3 ...

8. Food contact materials - Wikipedia

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   Food contact material pictogram (left) on a plastic food container in Hong Kong. Food contact materials or food contacting substances (FCS) [1] [2] are materials that are intended to be in contact with food. These can be things that are quite obvious like a glass or a can for soft drinks as well as machinery in a food factory or a coffee machine.

9. How to Make Better Sandwiches, According to the Best ... - AOL

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   Rest your bread. One of the most popular sandwiches at Turkey and the Wolf in New Orleans is fried bologna made with “big toast” — thickly cut, toasted white bread.