Plastic is everywhere and it is an easy material to work with. It has many applications and is available in countless variations.

What are plastic raw materials?

Plastic is a variation of chemical compounds that are built in long chains. Plastics or thermoplastics are used in cars, toothbrushes, and refrigerators. It is a plastic raw material that has been modified, either it is dyed with pigments, reinforced with glass fiber, or modified with plasticizers to give the plastic raw material different properties.

With the help of various additives, you can also change the properties of the plastic raw material, you can make a plastic that can withstand prolonged heat exposure, and the sun’s UV rays, and absorb less water.

Types of plastic raw materials

Different types of plastic raw materials have different uses. Polypropylene is commonly used in the automotive industry in the interior of cars, for example, polyamide is commonly used in the engine compartment because of its higher melting temperature and stiffer. ABS is another plastic raw material that has properties of impact resistance and toughness and is suitable for kitchen machines and computer equipment.