Consumer Goods

Polymers dominate consumer products in houseware, furniture, toys & recreation, and personal items due to design flexibility, cost efficiency, and durability. Demand surges for eco-friendly, aesthetically versatile materials as brands prioritize sustainability and user experience.

Characteristics of Consumer Goods Applications:

✤ Daily Wear & Tear: Scratch/drop/impact resistance.

✤ Aesthetic Demands: Color consistency, gloss/matte finishes.

✤ Safety Compliance: Food contact (FDA), child safety (EN71).

✤ Environmental Stress: UV fading, heat (dishwashers), chemicals.

Materials must meet specific properties as below:

Critical Property Requirements:

✤ Safety Compliance: FDA/EC1935 for food contact, RoHS/REACH.

✤ Aesthetics: Color stability, surface finish options.

✤ Impact Strength: Survive drops (e.g., phone cases).

✤ Chemical Resistance: Resist oils, cleaners, cosmetics.

✤ Eco-Friendly: Recycled/recyclable options.

Recommended Materials for Consumer Goods Applications:

✤ Household: PP storage bins, HDPE laundry baskets

✤ Electronics: PC laptop covers, rubberized grips

✤ Kitchen: UHMWPE cutting boards, PET blender jars

· Toys: Nylon gears for ride-ons, PVC inflatables

· Personal: Acrylic perfume bottles, POM eyewear hinges

· PP: Food containers, furniture, toys

· HDPE: Bottles, cutting boards, bins

· PC: Water bottles, appliance housings

· Acrylic (PMMA)：Display stands, cosmetic jars

· Rubber (TPE/Silicone)：Tool handles, phone cases, seals

· POM (Acetal)：Zippers, gears, pen clips

· Nylon (PA)：Backpack clips, sports gear, brushes

· PET：Drink bottles, blister packs

· UHMWPE：Chopping boards, sled runners

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