Types of thermoplastic materials

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Low desity polyethylene start learning		flexible pipe material used to channel chemical waste
high density polyethylene start learning		more rigid, used for chemical or laboratory waste
(PP)polypropylene start learning		tough plastic with a relatively high melting temperature, it can be channel boiling water for short periods of time
(PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride start learning		most common pipework materials, used for discharge and drainage pipework
(PVC-U) Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride start learning		more rigid than (PVC) and used for cold water supply pipework
(ABS) Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene start learning		able to withstand higher temp than PVC, used for small diameter waste, discharge and overflow pipework
(PTFE) Poly tetra flora ethylene start learning		can withstand very high temp. up to 300*C, used as a thread sealant
Polysteryne start learning		Styropian

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