This is a timeline of the development of plastics, comprising key discoveries and developments in the production of
plastic
Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that use polymers as a main ingredient. Their plasticity makes it possible for plastics to be moulded, extruded or pressed into solid objects of various shapes. This adaptab ...
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Pre 19th Century
19th Century
20th Century
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