4. Plastic materials
These petrochemical products are playing an increasingly important role in the construction industry, thanks to their low density, ease of handling and processing, and excellent chemical and electrical resistance.
These are extremely diverse products, which have only their basic elements in common: carbon and hydrogen. Their rational use requires great care, as their qualities can be extremely altered by conditions of use or the presence of additives.
4.1 Thermoplastic materials
With regard to the transport of fluids, these are :
unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ;
low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), depending on...
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
Already subscribed? Log in!
Plastic materials
Joining materials and products
Article included in this offer
"Finishing work and technical packages"
(
67 articles
)
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
Already subscribed? Log in!
