Difference between revisions of "AY Honors/Plastics/Answer Key"
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==2. Know how to clean and properly take care of plastic molds.== | ==2. Know how to clean and properly take care of plastic molds.== | ||
==3. What safety precautions should be used when working with plastics? == | ==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. | ||
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==4. Tell how to mix resin for casting and colored layers. == | ==4. Tell how to mix resin for casting and colored layers. == | ||
==5. Why are the following used? == | ==5. Why are the following used? == | ||
Revision as of 02:18, 10 December 2008
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.
