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Synthetic polymer
Synthetic Polymers
Many synthetic polymers are plastics and fibers, such as polythene and nylon, but there are a surprising number of other examples, used in a bewildering array of applications.
The personal care industry uses polymers to aid in texture of products, binding, and moisture retention. Examples include hair gel and conditioners.
Specific examples:
- PVP - Poly Vinyl Pyrrolidone
- Nylon
- polyethylene
- polypropylene
- polytetrafluoroethylene[?]
- polycarbonate[?]
- polyethyleneterepthalate[?]
- polystyrene
- acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene[?]
- polyvinylchloride
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