6M072800 “Polymers” presents fundamentals of polymer chemistry, polymerization mechanisms, plastic recycling so called the “Big Six”, general applications of plastics.so called the “Big Six”plastics are discussed: Polyethylene (LDPE, HDPE, and LLDPE), Polypropylene, Polyninyl chloride, Polystyrene, Polyethylene terephthalate. devoted to Polylactic acid (PLA). Each In the section “Uses …” typical applications of the given plastic materials are illustrated. In the section “Monomer …” history, chemistry and manufacturing of raw material for polymerization (polycondensation) process are considered.“Plastic Processing” is devoted to the most significant polymer processing methods.