Transparent Plastics

Question 1

The 2 types of transparent thermoplastic materials

Answer 1

1. Cellulose acetate

2. Acrylic

Question 2

The two most common trade-names of acrylic plastics

Answer 2

1. Plexiglas

2. Lucite

Question 3

Positive burn test for distinguish between acetate and acrylic

Answer 3

Acrylic burns with a steady clear flame

Acetate burns with sputtering flame/ dark smoke

Question 4

Storage of thermoplastics is done by

Answer 4

Cool, dry location

Question 5

Special way of Storage of acrylic plastic sheets

Answer 5

Store in bins at a ten degree angle from vertical

Question 6

Storing plastic sheets at a ten degree prevents

Answer 6

Buckling