The synthetic and semisynthetic organic polymers known as plastics offer a wide range of uses. Their synthetic content makes them extremely durable, with some plastic products reigning supreme in regard to strength and longevity. Take a moment to learn about some of the most durable plastic product options to determine what will benefit your project the most.

4 of the Most Durable Plastic Products

1. Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate plastic products include eyeglasses, face shields, indoor and outdoor signs, and display holders among others. Celebrated for their exceptional rigidity and strength, many polycarbonate products are transparent to provide optional optical clarity. Polycarbonate plastic products also bond easily with solvent cement but are susceptible to scratching.

2. High-Density Polyethylene

A naturally opaque, semi-flexible to hard plastic product that takes color well, high-density polyethylene offers a range of applications, including food and drink storage containers, milk bottles, soap, bleach, and detergent bottles, and shampoo and conditioner bottles. Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is a type of high-density polyethylene known for its fire resistance and use as plumbing pipes.

3. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

Also known as ABS, this plastic offers both heat and impact resistance. The strong, stiff material also resists corrosion for use in the production of computer keyboards, LEGO toys, and automotive parts among many other applications, including 3D printing.

4. pDCPD

This thermoset plastic resists heat, cold, impact, and corrosion. Its superior durability lends itself to larger applications such as the body panels on buses and trucks, waste containers, agricultural and construction equipment, and wastewater system parts among others. Because pDCPD is thermoset plastic rather than thermoplastic, it cannot be melted once it hardens.

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