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    What is the name of the kind of "plastic" that is found in microwave and refrigerator interiors?

    Question #67497. Asked by uclageographer. (Jun 27 06 12:48 AM)


    casperone123

    		acrylonitril, butadiene, styrene (ABS).

    http://www.tbpc.state.tx.us/cat_page/cat_045_a1_0310.html

    Jun 27 06, 9:34 AM
    MyAlias

    		You forgot an E at the end of Nitrile. AbS plastic is also the Plastic used in TV cases, computer panel parts and all over the interior of your Automobile.

    A very durable, moldable, hard plastic. (think of LEGOS)

    It is now commonly used in waste pipe systems for homes.


    Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, or ABS, (chemical formula{(C_8H_8cdot C_4H_6cdot C_3H_3N)_x}).




    Jun 27 06, 11:55 AM

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