IGCSE - Plastics

Which of the following Plastics are thermoset plastics? (Select 2)

• Epoxy Resin

• ABS (Acryonitrile, butadiene, styrene)

• Polypropylene

• melamine formaldehyde

• Nylon

Which category of plastics can be recycled?

• Thermoset plastics

• Thermoplastics

Why might additives be mixed with a plastic base material? (Choose 3)

• To make it last longer

• To reduce the amount of plastic needed

• To lower the cost

• To make it easier to process

• To make it cleaner & safer

Which of the following thermoset plastics is suitable for surface coatings, encapsulation, lamination, and bonding applications?

• Epoxy Resin

• Melamine formaldehyde

• Polyester Resin

• Urea Formaldehyde

Which of the following thermoset plastics is suitable for Worktops, electrical insulation, buttons on clothing, tableware?

• Epoxy Resin

• Melamine formaldehyde

• Polyester Resin

• Urea Formaldehyde

Which of the following thermoset plastics is suitable for Electrical fittings, paper and textile coatings, wood adhesive?

• Epoxy Resin

• Melamine formaldehyde

• Polyester Resin

• Urea Formaldehyde

Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for cases for products, helmets, kitchenware, telephones?

• ABS

• Polypropylene

• Nylon

• polystyrene

Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Containers, packaging, photographic film?

• Polyethylene HDPE

• Cellulose Acetate

• Nylon

• polystyrene

Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Bearings, bristles, clothing & upholstery (textiles), gears?

• Polyethylene HDPE

• Cellulose Acetate

• Nylon

• Polypropylene

Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Flexible: bags, bottles, sheathing for electrical cables, toys?

• Polyethylene HDPE

• Polyethylene LDPE

• Nylon

• Polypropylene