Glossary

Thermoplastic

The term thermoplastic (also thermosoftening plastic) refers to a type of polymer that is solid when cooled, but becomes pliable and/or moldable when heated up to a specific temperature.

-see also:
"Thermoplastic" is in the UNSPSC Code "13101723"
  Thermoplastic

Ref: 122583/2006-10-10


Other Database Pages Exist for this Phrase:
Celluloid (Celluloid refers to a natural resin formed from ...)
Resin (Resin is described as a a vegetable substance ...)
Acrylic resin (Acrylic Resin refers to the thermoplastic ...)
Nylon (Nylon - a fiber made of thermoplastic fibers ...)

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