Many synthetic polymers are plastics and fibers, such as polythene and nylon, but there are a surprising number of other examples, used in a bewildering array of applications.
The personal care industry uses polymers to aid in texture of products, binding, and moisture retention. Examples include hair gel and conditioners.
Specific examples:
PVP - Poly Vinyl Pyrrolidone
Nylon
polyethylene?
polypropylene?
polytetrafluoroethylene?
polycarbonate?
polyethyleneterepthalate?
polystyrene?
acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene?
polyvinylchloride
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