Synthetic polymer

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