Editing List of synthetic polymers (section)

== Organic polymers ==

The eight most common types of synthetic organic polymers, which are commonly found in households are:
*[[Low-density polyethylene]] (LDPE)
*[[High-density polyethylene]] (HDPE)
*[[Polypropylene]] (PP)
*[[Polyethylene]] (PE)
*[[Polyvinyl chloride]] (PVC)
*[[Polystyrene]] (PS)
*[[formaldehyde]].
*[[Nylon]], nylon 6, nylon 6,6
*[[Teflon]] (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
*[[Thermoplastic polyurethanes]] (TPU)

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| [[Low-density polyethylene]] || LDPE || [[Chemically inert]], flexible, [[insulator (electricity)|insulator]] || [[Squeeze bottle]]s, toys, flexible pipes, insulation cover (electric wires), [[six-pack rings]], etc. 
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| [[High-density polyethylene]] || HDPE || Inert, [[Thermal stability|thermally stable]], tough and high [[tensile strength]] || Bottles, pipes, inner insulation (dielectric) of [[coax cable]] (see also PTFE), plastic bags, etc. 
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| [[Polypropylene]] || PP || Resistant to [[acids]] and [[alkali]]es, High tensile strength  || Auto parts, industrial fibers, food containers, liner in bags, dishware and as a wrapping material for textiles and food
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| [[Polystyrene]] (thermocole) || PS || Thermal insulator. Properties depends on the form, expanded form is tough and rigid || [[Petri dishes]], [[CD case]], [[plastic cutlery]] 
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| [[Polytetrafluoroethylene]] || PTFE || Very low [[coefficient of friction]], excellent [[dielectric]] properties, chemically inert || Low friction [[bearing (mechanical)|bearing]]s, [[non-stick pan]]s, inner insulation (dielectric) of [[coax cable]] (see also HDPE), coating against chemical attack etc. 
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| [[Polyvinyl chloride]] || PVC || Insulator, flame retardant, chemically inert  || Pipe (mainly draining), [[fencing]], lawn chairs, hand-bags, [[curtain]] clothes, non-food bottles, [[raincoat]]s, toys, vinyl [[flooring]], electrical installation insulations, etc. 
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| [[Polychlorotrifluoroethylene]] || PCTFE || Stable to heat and thermal attacks, high tensile strength and non [[wetting]] || [[valves]], seals, [[gaskets]] etc.
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