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Plastic used in a range of products from bicycle helmets to point of purchase displays, from construction applications to speciality packaging, toys, electronics, and appliances.

A thermoplastic resin made from ethylene. Commonly used for shrink wrap, trashcan liners, and packaging.

The development and use of devices that have a size of only a few nanometres. Frequently used to refer to the building of electronic circuits from single atoms and molecules.

One of the main feedstocks for a petrochemical cracker. It is obtained by the fractional distillation of crude oil.

Colored, insoluble substance (either organic or inorganic) used to impart color.

The thermal decomposition of organic material through the application of heat in the absence of oxygen. All polymers are subject to thermal degradation at some level of temperature, producing small molecular fragments that appear as an organic vapor.

A water-based polymer produced by emulsion polymerisation from styrene and butadiene. Major uses of SBL include carpet backing and paper coating.