thermoset plastics
UF (urea formaldehyde)
hard, brittle, good insulator
MF (melamine formaldehyde) (formica)
scratch, water and stain resistant. used as a laminate
epoxy resin
mixed with hardener and left to set. used to make adhesives and flooring
called melamine when plasticised, used for plates
PF (phenol formaldehyde) (bakelite)
tough and heat resistant
polyester resin
combined with glass to make GRP
GRP (glass reinforced plastic) (fibreglass)