List of Synthetic Polymers - Brand Names

Brand Names

These polymers are often better known through their brand names, for instance:

Brand Name Polymer Characteristic properties Uses
Bakelite Phenol-formaldehyde resin High electric, heat and chemical resistance Insulation of wires, manufacturing sockets, electrical devices, breakpads, etc.
Kevlar Para-aramid fibre High tensile strength Manufacturing armour, sports and musical equipments. Used in the field of cryogenics
Twaron Para-aramid Heat resistant and strong fibre Bullet-proof body armor, helmets, brake pads, ropes, cables and optical fibre cables, etc. and as an asbestos substitute
Mylar Polyethylene terephthalate film High strength and stiffness, less permeable to gases, almost reflects light completely Food packaging, transparent covering over paper, reflector for rollsigns and solar cooking stoves
Neoprene Polychloroprene Chemically inert Manufacturing gaskets, corrosion resistant coatings, waterproof seat covers, substitute for corks and latex
Nylon Polyamide Silky, thermoplastic and resistant to biological and chemical agents Stockings, fabrics, toothbrushes. Molded nylon is used in making machine screws, gears etc.
Nomex Meta-aramid polymer Excellent thermal, chemical, and radiation resistance, rigid, durable and fireproof. Hood of firefighter's mask, electrical lamination of circuit boards and transformer cores and in Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment
Orlon Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) Wool-like, resistant to chemicals, oils, moths and sunlight Used for making clothes and fabrics like sweaters, hats, yarns, rugs, etc., and as a precursor of carbon fibres
Rilsan Polyamide 11 & 12 Bioplastic Used in high-performance applications such as sports shoes, electronic device components, automotive fuel lines, pneumatic airbrake tubing, oil and gas flexible pipes and control fluid umbilicals, and catheters.
Technora Copolyamid High tensile strength, resistance to corrosion, heat, chemicals and saltwater Used for manufacturing optical fiber cables, umbilical cables, drumheads, automotive industry, ropes, wire ropes and cables
Teflon Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Very low coefficient of friction, excellent dielectric properties, high melting, chemically inert Plain bearings, gears, non-stick pans, etc. due to its low friction. Used as a tubing for highly corrosive chemicals.
Ultem Polyimide Heat,flame and solvent resistant. Has high dielectric strength Used in medical and chemical instrumentation, also in guitar picks
Vectran aromatic polyester High thermal and chemical stability. Golden color. Has high strength, low creep, and is moisture resistant Used as reinforcing fibres for ropes, cables, sailcloth. Also used in manufacturing badminton strings, bike tires and in electronics applications. Is the key component of a line of inflatable spacecraft developed by Bigelow Aerospace
Viton Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Elastomer Depends on the grade of the polymer. Viton B is used in chemical process plants and gaskets.
Zylon poly-p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole (PBO) Very high tensile strength and thermal stability Used in tennis racquets, table tennis blades, body armor, etc.

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