AY Honors/Plastics/Answer Key
From Pathfinder Wiki
1. Make a list of the materials and equipment used in making small castings in plastic molds.
- Plastic resin
- Catalyst
- Eye dropper (for adding the catalyst)
- Plastic disposable cup
- Craft stick (for stirring)
- A plastic mold
- An embeddable object
- Newspapers
- Goggles, gloves, and a smock (or old clothes)
- Mold release
2. Know how to clean and properly take care of plastic molds.
3. What safety precautions should be used when working with plastics?
- Go over these safety rules with your Pathfinders before opening any chemicals.
- Wear protective gear, including safety goggles, gloves, and an apron or smock.
- Read and heed all manufacturer warnings.
- Know what to do if the chemicals come into contact with a person (skin, eyes, or if ingested) before opening them.
- Use only in a well-ventilated area, preferably outside.
- Use only under adult supervision
- Do not pour resin down a drain. It may cause an expensive clog.
