{"wikiid":23122,"langid":"en","namespace":"CATEGORY","title":"Plastics","revisionid":1220598,"contents_raw":"== Plastic Chair Repair ==\n\n[guidelist|device=Plastic Chair]\n\n== Disclaimer ==\n\nThe following information regards general techniques and products associated with plastics and chemicals for the process of restoration and repairs.\n\n=== EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED. ===\n\nUse of hazardous chemicals is present and proper safety practices, including safety products, MUST be utilized.\n\nUse of this information is at your own risk and individuals performing this work are responsible for their actions.\n\n== Joining Plastic ==\n\nTypes of adhesives:\n\n* Reactive\n* Non-Reactive ( Solvent Cement )\n\n== Types of Plastics ==\n\nSee the links below for further information.\n\n* [link|http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Plastic|Wikipedia: Plastic]\n\n=== Common plastics and uses ===\n\n* Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) \u2013 Carbonated drink bottles, peanut butter jars, fibers\/textiles, plastic film, microwavable packaging. Also generically called \"polyester\".\n* Polyethylene (PE) \u2013 Wide range of inexpensive uses including supermarket bags, and plastic bottles.\n** Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) \u2013 Outdoor furniture, siding, floor tiles, shower curtains, clamshell packaging.\n** High-density polyethylene (HDPE) \u2013 Detergent bottles, milk jugs, and molded plastic cases.\n* Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) \u2013 Plumbing pipes and guttering, shower curtains, window frames, flooring, electrical cable insulation\n* Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) (Saran) \u2013 Food packaging.\n* Polypropylene (PP) \u2013 Bottle caps, drinking straws, yogurt containers, appliances, car fenders (bumpers), plastic pressure pipe systems.\n* Polystyrene (PS) \u2013 Packaging foam\/\"peanuts\", food containers, plastic tableware, disposable cups, plates, cutlery, CD and cassette boxes.\n** High impact polystyrene (HIPS) -: Refrigerator liners, food packaging, vending cups.\n* Polyamides (PA) (Nylons) \u2013 Fibers, toothbrush bristles, tubing, fishing line, low strength machine parts: under-the-hood car engine parts or gun frames.\n* Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) \u2013 Electronic equipment cases (e.g., computer monitors, printers, keyboards), drainage pipe, filament for 3D printing.\n* Polyethylene\/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PE\/ABS) \u2013 A slippery blend of PE and ABS used in low-duty dry bearings.\n* Polycarbonate (PC) \u2013 Compact discs, eyeglasses, riot shields, security windows, traffic lights, lenses.\n* Polycarbonate\/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC\/ABS) \u2013 A blend of PC and ABS that creates a stronger plastic. Used in car interior and exterior parts, and mobile phone bodies.\n* Polyurethanes (PU) \u2013 Cushioning foams, thermal insulation foams, surface coatings, printing rollers, adhesives (Currently 6th or 7th most commonly used plastic material, for instance the most commonly used plastic in cars).\n* Epoxy \u2013 Adhesive or structural resins, fiber-reinforced plastic (including printed circuit boards), electronics potting, coatings.\n* Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) \u2013 Compostable cups, filament for 3D printing\n* Phenol-formaldehyde \u2013 Billiard balls, older circuit boards\n* Cyanoacrylate polymers (CA, superglue) \u2013 Temporary adhesives, medical wound closures\n\n== Additional Sources ==\n\n[link|https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/News\/93833\/ask-ifixit-how-do-i-fix-sticky-plastics|Ask iFixit: How Do I Fix Sticky Plastics|new_window=true]","contents_json":{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Plastic Chair Repair"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"[guidelist|device=Plastic Chair]"}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Disclaimer"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"The following information regards general techniques and products associated with plastics and chemicals for the process of restoration and repairs."}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":3},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Use of hazardous chemicals is present and proper safety practices, including safety products, MUST be utilized."}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Use of this information is at your own risk and individuals performing this work are responsible for their actions."}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Joining Plastic"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Types of adhesives:"}]},{"type":"bulletList","attrs":[],"content":[{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Reactive"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Non-Reactive ( Solvent Cement )"}]}]}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Types of Plastics"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"See the links below for further information."}]},{"type":"bulletList","attrs":[],"content":[{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","marks":[{"type":"link","attrs":{"href":"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Plastic","target":false}}],"text":"Wikipedia: Plastic"}]}]}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":3},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Common plastics and uses"}]},{"type":"bulletList","attrs":[],"content":[{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) \u2013 Carbonated drink bottles, peanut butter jars, fibers\/textiles, plastic film, microwavable packaging. Also generically called \"polyester\"."}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Polyethylene (PE) \u2013 Wide range of inexpensive uses including supermarket bags, and plastic bottles."}]},{"type":"bulletList","attrs":[],"content":[{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) \u2013 Outdoor furniture, siding, floor tiles, shower curtains, clamshell packaging."}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"High-density polyethylene (HDPE) \u2013 Detergent bottles, milk jugs, and molded plastic cases."}]}]}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) \u2013 Plumbing pipes and guttering, shower curtains, window frames, flooring, electrical cable insulation"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) (Saran) \u2013 Food packaging."}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Polypropylene (PP) \u2013 Bottle caps, drinking straws, yogurt containers, appliances, car fenders (bumpers), plastic pressure pipe systems."}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Polystyrene (PS) \u2013 Packaging foam\/\"peanuts\", food containers, plastic tableware, disposable cups, plates, cutlery, CD and cassette boxes."}]},{"type":"bulletList","attrs":[],"content":[{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"High impact polystyrene (HIPS) -: Refrigerator liners, food packaging, vending cups."}]}]}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Polyamides (PA) (Nylons) \u2013 Fibers, toothbrush bristles, tubing, fishing line, low strength machine parts: under-the-hood car engine parts or gun frames."}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) \u2013 Electronic equipment cases (e.g., computer monitors, printers, keyboards), drainage pipe, filament for 3D printing."}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Polyethylene\/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PE\/ABS) \u2013 A slippery blend of PE and ABS used in low-duty dry bearings."}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Polycarbonate (PC) \u2013 Compact discs, eyeglasses, riot shields, security windows, traffic lights, lenses."}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Polycarbonate\/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (PC\/ABS) \u2013 A blend of PC and ABS that creates a stronger plastic. Used in car interior and exterior parts, and mobile phone bodies."}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Polyurethanes (PU) \u2013 Cushioning foams, thermal insulation foams, surface coatings, printing rollers, adhesives (Currently 6th or 7th most commonly used plastic material, for instance the most commonly used plastic in cars)."}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Epoxy \u2013 Adhesive or structural resins, fiber-reinforced plastic (including printed circuit boards), electronics potting, coatings."}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) \u2013 Compostable cups, filament for 3D printing"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Phenol-formaldehyde \u2013 Billiard balls, older circuit boards"}]}]},{"type":"listItem","content":[{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Cyanoacrylate polymers (CA, superglue) \u2013 Temporary adhesives, medical wound closures"}]}]}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Additional Sources"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","marks":[{"type":"link","attrs":{"href":"https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/News\/93833\/ask-ifixit-how-do-i-fix-sticky-plastics","target":"_blank"}}],"text":"Ask iFixit: How Do I Fix Sticky Plastics"}]}]},"contents_rendered":"
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The following information regards general techniques and products associated with plastics and chemicals for the process of restoration and repairs.<\/p>\n\n

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EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED.<\/h3><\/div>\n\n

Use of hazardous chemicals is present and proper safety practices, including safety products, MUST be utilized.<\/p>\n\n

Use of this information is at your own risk and individuals performing this work are responsible for their actions.<\/p>\n\n

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Joining Plastic<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

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