The properties of plastics are defined chiefly by the organic chemistry of the polymer such as hardness, density, and resistance to heat, organic solvents, oxidation, and ionizing radiation. In particular, most plastics will melt upon heating to a few hundred degrees celsius.

The term plastics is a general term that refers to a man-made class of polymers. Polymers are long molecules that are made from smaller molecules joined together. Since plastics are man made bacteria find it hard to breakdown substances made of plastics. This can sometimes prove to be an undesirable characteristic of plastics as they tend to persist in the environment and become a source of pollution.

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  • Material

    HDPE

    Heat resistance - Intermittent

    100

    Heat resistance - Continous

    80

    Resistance against
    Oxidizing agents
  • Material

    LDPE

    Heat resistance - Intermittent

    60

    Heat resistance - Continous

    40

    Resistance against
    Oxidizing agents
  • Material

    PP

    Heat resistance - Intermittent

    130

    Heat resistance - Continous

    100

    Resistance against
    Oxidizing agents
  • Material

    TPE

    Heat resistance - Intermittent

    150

    Heat resistance - Continous

    120

    Resistance against
    Fuels
  • Material

    PA6

    Heat resistance - Intermittent

    150

    Heat resistance - Continous

    90

    Resistance against
    AlcoholOxidizing agentsAcids