A plastic material is any of a wide range of synthetic or
semi-synthetic organic solids that are moldable. Plastics are
typically organic polymers of high molecular mass, but they often contain
other substances. They are usually synthetic, most commonly derived from
petrochemicals, but many are partially natural. Plastic is also one form of polymer consisting
of long chains or series of smaller molecules known as monomers. Monomer is
composed of atoms which are usually taken from natural or organic ingredients
and are often classified as petrochemicals. To make plastics, chemists and
chemical engineers must do the following on an industrial scale:
- Prepare raw materials and monomers.
- Carry out polymerization reactions.
- Process the polymers into final polymer resins.
- Produce finished products.
First, they must start with
various raw materials that make up the monomers. Next, the monomers carry out
polymerization reactions in large polymerization plants. Finally, the polymer resins are processed into final
plastic products. Generally, they are heated, molded and allowed to cool. There
are several processes involved in this stage, depending upon the type of
product.
Positive
effect of plastic are Polyethylene Terephthalate, Commonly used for plastic bottles clear /
transparent as mineral water bottles, juice bottles, and almost all other
bottled beverages. High Density Polyethylene, Generally used for white milk bottle , the
former gallons of drinking water, and folding chairs. Polyvinyl Chloride,Is a type of plastic that is commonly used for
plastic wrap (cling wrap) and other beverage bottles .
Low Density Polyethylene,This
type of plastic heat resistant up to a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius.
Polypropylene, Is the
best option for plastic materials especially related to food and drink, such as
a place to store food, bottled drinks and most importantly milk bottles for
babies. Polystyrene, This type of material is generally used as an ingredient for food places
Styrofoam. Polycarbonate,Found in food and beverage
containers, such as the sports drink bottles, computers, electronics, and other
plastic
Negative
effect of plastic are polyethylene terephthalate, can cause cancer. High
Density Polyethylene, disposable and not recommended for
reapead use . Polyvinyl Chloride, Is a type of plastic that is difficult
to recycle. Low Density Polyethylene, relatively difficult to be destroyed. Polystyrene, Dangerous to the health of the brain
and nervous system, interfering with the female hormone estrogen which can
cause fertility problems and growth. Polycarbonate,Bisphenol-A may issue to the foods
and beverages that may pervert the system of hormones, chromosomes, sperm
expenditure reduction, and change the function of the body imuniti .
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