Some can be opaque whilst others can be translucent or crystal clear. Here are some examples from the MoDiP collection:
Opaque
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| Urea formaldehyde yarn holder AIBDC : 0_6460 |
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| Phenol formaldehyde tobacco jar AIBDC : 0_6459 |
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| Polypropylene salad spinner AIBDC : 005577 |
Translucent
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| Polyvinyl chloride shoes AIBDC : 001692 |
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| Styrene acrylonitrile bowl AIBDC : 0_6447 |
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| Polymethyl methacrylate AIBDC : 004404 |
Colourless
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| Polymethyl methacrylate salt grider AIBDC : 000619.1 |
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| Polycarbonate stool AIBDC : 006157 |
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| Polystyrene salad servers AIBDC : 006266 |
To find out more about the properties of different plastics have a look at our curator's guide to plastics.
Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)
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