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Thermoplastic Rubber TPR is a material which maintains both the characteristics of rubber and plastic. The inherent low toxicity and compliance to medical and food contact regulations make TPR toys a safe choice for use. Is TPR material toxic? TPR is PVC- and BPA-free, so is very safe for children.Read More →

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Metals and stone are considered good conductors since they can speedily transfer heat, whereas materials like wood, paper, air, and cloth are poor conductors of heat. Which plastics are heat conductors? Now a team of engineers at MIT has developed a polymer thermal conductor — a plastic material that, howeverRead More →

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Its all about bonds The big difference between a crosslinked rubber and a thermoplastic elastomer is that in a crosslinked rubber, the polymer chains are bonded to each other through covalent bonds. That is, these are bonds that form when two atoms share a pair of electrons. What bonds doRead More →

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Monomer. Plastic. Is Terylene a plastic? polyesters – terylene and PET. This page looks at the formation, structure and uses of a common polyester sometimes known as Terylene if it is used as a fibre, or PET if it used in, for example, plastic drinks bottles. Is an example ofRead More →

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Polyurethanes are widely used in flexible and rigid foams, durable elastomers and high performance adhesives and sealants, fibers, seals, gaskets, condoms, carpet underlayment, and hard plastic parts. Polyurethane products are often called “urethanes”. Is urethane a thermoset? Thermoset urethane is a polymer that cannot be melted and reformed and isRead More →