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tions for the healthcare field. It is crucial in: Pipes & Fittings: PVC pipes dominate due to
their resistance to corrosion.
Medical Equipment: Syringes, IV tubes, and cath-
eters. Insulation Materials: Polystyrene foams help in
thermal insulation.
Prosthetics & Implants: Lightweight and biocom-
patible materials. Flooring & Roofing: Vinyl and polycarbonate are
preferred due to durability.
Pharmaceutical Packaging: Ensuring drug safety
and stability. Construction Ap- Plastic Type Used Advantage
plication
Plumbing Pipes PVC, CPVC Rust-proof, light-
Medical Product Plastic Used Key Benefit weight
IV Bags & Tubing PVC Flexible, sterile Window Frames uPVC Weather-resistant
Surgical Gloves Nitrile, Latex Barrier protection Insulation Panels Polystyrene, PU Thermal efficiency
Artificial Joints & UHMWPE Biocompatible
Implants The construction industry is now progressing to
reuse plastic composites together with green
The healthcare industry promotes sustainable building materials to build sustainable and effi-
patient care through rising biodegradable medi- cient infrastructure.
cal plastics together with 3D-printed prosthetic
devices. 5. Electronics & Electrical Industry: Powering
Modern Technology
4. Construction Industry: Strength and
Versatility

Plastics serve critical functions in electric devices
because they maintain insulation while maintain-
ing light weight.

Construction benefits from plastics because Casing for Devices: Laptops, TVs, and smart-
they enable longer-lasting performance as well phones are encased in durable plastic.
as better thermal insulation and economical
construction practices. Common applications in- Circuit Components: Printed circuit boards
clude: (PCBs) use polymer-based substrates.

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