What is the virgin plastic? Properties and applications of virgin plastic
What is virgin plastic?
Virgin plastic is a material derived from petroleum, through the process of fractional distillation, it produces natural white plastic beads.
Currently, virgin plastic is highly appreciated for both aesthetics and safety for health. Unused virgin plastic beads, no impurities and no additives. When put into use, other color particles can be added to create the desired color.
Primary plastic groups: PE plastic, PP plastic, PS plastic, ABS plastic...
Characteristics of virgin plastic
Advantage of virgin plastic
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The characteristics of virgin plastic are flexibility, good elasticity, resistance to warping and pressure.
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It is durable, has good formability, so it is easy to process.
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Finished products of virgin plastic always have a smooth, glossy surface and bright colors with high aesthetics.
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However, each type of virgin plastic will have different characteristics.
Defect of virgin plastic
- Because virgin plastic takes a long time to break down, it might harm the environment.
- Poisoning can result from improper use.
- If consumed by animals, extremely harmful.
Applications of virgin plastic
Virgin plastic is very common and widely applied in many areas of life such as:
- Medical field: used to manufacture containers, surgical instruments, ear canals, dental equipment...
- Food field: food packaging, food wrap, eating utensils such as spoons, straws ... or food containers such as bottles, jars, jars, plastic trays...
- Production of machinery equipment, components, and electronics: thanks to its durability, good elasticity and high pressure resistance, virgin plastic is often used to produce details and components such as gears and hands. crank, box case, bearing frame, mobile phone case, laptop, power line...
- In the automotive and aircraft industries: used to manufacture lights, protective door panels…
- Children's toys: virgin plastic does not contain impurities, does not mix additives, so it is widely used as children's toys. The virgin plastic toy products bring outstanding quality, safe and friendly to children. Some toys such as slides, electric cars, smart toys...
