Monomers:

A molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.

OR
A monomer is a molecule that forms the basic unit for polymers. Monomers
may bind to other monomers to form a repeating chain molecule.

Examples: glucose, vinyl chloride, amino acids.

POLYMERS:
A substance which has a molecular structure built up chiefly or completely from a
large number of similar units bonded together, e.g. many synthetic organic
materials used as plastics and resins.
Examples: PVC (poly vinyl chloride), polystyrene, cellulose.

PLASTIC:
a synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene,
PVC, nylon, etc., that can be moulded into shape while soft, and then set into a rigid or
slightly elastic form.

Types of plastics :

There are two types of plastic

Thermoplastic .
Thermo setting plastic .
Thermo plastic :
A substances (especially synthetic resins) that become plastic on heating and
harden on cooling, and are able to repeat these processes.

Example: PVC,Polystyrene,Plastic toys.

Thermosetting plastic :
A thermosetting plastic, also known as a thermoset, is polymer material that
irreversibly cures. The cure may be induced by heat, generally above 200 C,
through a chemical reaction, or suitable irradiation.

Example: Synthetic Varnish, Epoxy resins.

 FORMALDEHYDE:
Formaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula CH2O or HCHO. It is
the simplest aldehyde, and is also called by itssystematic name methanal.
APPLICATION OF FORMALDEHYDE:

Formaldehyde is an extremely versatile and important chemical building block that is

manufactured on an industrial scale and used in controlled industrial processes for a number of
applications.

Most manufactured formaldehyde is combined with other substances to produce formaldehyde-

based resins, or glues. Formaldehyde-based resins are excellent adhesive and low-cost
materials that play an integral role in many construction and furniture applications including the
production of particle board and wood panels.

Formaldehyde is also used as an intermediate to produce other chemicals, many of which play
an important role in the production of coatings and plastics such as polyurethanes.

POLYMERIZATION:
A chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric
compound.