The special properties of plastic
make it an ideal material for
many products. As a safe
material, odourless, tasteless,
inert to chemicals, non-toxic
and resistant to solvents, it is
the perfect material for medical
utensils. Toys made of plastic are
invariably safer for children than those
of other materials, and the light but
strong nature of plastic makes it suitable
for industrial applications such as safety
helmets, chemical drums and insulating
material. When objects of personal and
daily use such as combs,
toothbrushes, and umbrellas
are added to this list, it is
clear that plastic has
become indispensable to
everyday life as we know
it.