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What is the Polyolefin - What is polyolefin??

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Polyolefin refers to a group of polymers made from an olefin  also known as an alkene  monomer  As thermoplastics  these materials are popular because they are extremely easy to mould to shape and can be reshaped over and over again simply by repeating the heating  moulding  and cooling process  They range from liquid-like to rigid solids and provide lightweight materials that are also durable  flexible  and offer good resistance to chemicals  solvents  and moisture             Common uses for polyolefins include shrink wrap  packaging  including food and electronic packaging   producing consumer goods and industrial products  including toys   manufacturing materials  including structural panels and piping systems   fibres for use in clothing  including waterproof items such as wetsuits  and other fabrics  such as water resistant carpets   in flexible foam technology  used to make shoes  seat cushions  armrests  spa pillows etc   strings for tennis rackets  bottles and containers  as heat shrink tubing to protect wires and new electronic components  and a variety of health applications  including storage bags and containers for blood components  infusions devices and tubes for intravenous fluids  surgical sutures  and prosthetics              The most common examples of polyolefins are polyethylene  commonly used in shrink wrap and plastic shopping bags   polypropylene  used in food packaging  dishwasher-safe containers  and carpeting   and polybutene  in liquid form  this is commonly used in synthetic rubber  lubricants  and cosmetics              At Label Planet  we use polyolefins as a face material for three of our waterproof labels  MWPE    matt white polyethylene labels     MWPO    matt white polyolefin labels    and MWPP    matt white polypropylene labels     both of which have a marine standard adhesive and are suitable for indoor or outdoor use on a range of surfaces  including those made of unusual materials and or that have a curved surface              Here is the Harvard-style citation to use if you would like to reference this definition of the word polyolefin     Label Planet  2017    What is polyolefin    Polyolefin Definition    Available at  https   www labelplanet co uk glossary polyolefin   Accessed  January 1  2023

Polymer - What is a polymer?

Definition of POLYMER: