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Works explorer

Plastics

United States, 1973
film

Looks at plastics being moulded in the factory into a variety of products highlighting the versatility of this product and its importance in our daily lives. ..

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Magic molecule

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Properties of matter. Part 4. Plastics and rubbers

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Versatility in glass

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The World of PVC

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The Music makers

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It's not all rubbish

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