JOURNEY FROM ABS TO MICRO PLASTIC

Being woman , Bella 👩try to take care of skin by scrubbing, exfoliating . these process help in removal of  dead cells from skin it makes skin smoother.

Now-a-days such skincare is huge billion dollar market. Everybody aspire for  healthy skin and trying every possible goods and services , remedy , skincare ritual to get a glowing, smooth skin. you also see lots of  internet ads, e-commerce app notification about product arrival or catalogue regarding skincare.

But wait , its not a skincare post  sponsored by any skincare company.😁

Its analysis post that how these skincare products are made , what materials used and how it is effecting our health and nature's health.

while scrolling through  these body scrubber products,  I noticed  and investigated the common material called ABS plastic. being workout enthusiastic i first laughed that plastic too got ABS, but  soon  my detective mind said,👮 it must be a abbreviation of something. and, my guess what ? i was right!

so here are most basic concept about ABS plastic !!

Full form of ABS is  Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, it is  constitute  of three basic raw materials (that is  called as monomers) named - 

                          1. acrylonitrile, 

                         2.)  butadiene and 

                         3.) styrene.

ABS are made by most commonly process of  :

1)                Polymerised  through the emulsification process or 

             2.)      combining multiple products that don’t typically combine into a single product.

• during the combination process , ACRYLONITRILE develops a polar attraction with  other two components BUTADIENE AND STYRENE.
• Different amount of each monomers creates varying property finished product .

Properties that make ABS desirable products material:-

1. polar attraction (opposite attracts concept) between monomers gives them tough and highly durable finished product.
2. versatile nature (SRK of plastic world🙋)
3. useful for multiple domestic, commercial and specialist settings. example :-computer keyboards, LEGO. 
4. acrylonitrile provides chemical and thermal stability 
5. butadiene  adds  toughness and strength 
6. styrene gives the finished polymer a nice, glossy finish.
7. ABS has low melting point. (it will burn and melt quickly), which enables its easy use  in the INJECTION MOULDING PROCESS and 3D Printing . (3D printing using mostly plastic )
8. high tensile strenth 
9. very resistant to physical impact , chemical corrosion (sunny deol of plastic world💪💪)
10. allow finished plastic to withstand heavy use and adverse environmental conditions.( heavy rain, high temperature like events)
11.  easily moulded, sanded,  shaped 
12. glossy surface finish is highly compatible with a wider range of paints and glues.(toxic chemicals ingredients)
13. ABS plastic takes color easily, allowing finished products to be dyed in exact shades to meet precise project specifications. (modern make up expert girlie💅)

YOU CAN SEE ABS PLASTIC APPLICAION :-

1. computer keyboard components 
2. LEGO bricks,
3.  plastic face guards for wall sockets and protective housing for power tools. 
4. It is commonly used in the automotive field too, for items such as plastic alloys and decorative interior car parts. 
5. In the construction industry, ABS comes into its own in the manufacture of plastic tubing and corrugated plastic structures.
6.  It can be cut to size and comes in a wide range of colours and finishes. 
7. It also comes in handy in the manufacture of protective headgear such as hard hats and helmets.
8.   ABS thermoplastic polymer include printers, vacuum cleaners, kitchen utensils, faxes, musical instruments (recorders and plastic clarinets, to name just two) and plastic toys.
9. Plastic items designed to live outside are often made from ABS as well since the versatile thermoplastic can stand up well to rain, storms and winds.
10.  However, to prolong its life outdoors, it must be adequately protected from UV rays and exposure to more extreme weather conditions. 
11. Its relatively cheap production costs also enable it to be used cost-effectively for producing prototypes and plastic preview models.
12. More recently, ABS has been playing a key role in the rise and rise of 3D printing. 
13. ABS parts are readily available and can be easily moulded to create a desired form and effect.
14.  ABS can also be electroplated to enable even more options for its use. 
15. 3D printers are fast becoming a commonplace sight across manufacturers, educational institutes and even home-based printing businesses and other entrepreneurial initiatives.

ADVANTAGES

1. reasonable production costs 
2. sturdy, aesthetically pleasing structure. 
3. Its ability to withstand being heated and cooled multiple times make it highly suitable for recycling. 
4. ABS is versatile in the range of colour and surface texture options that can be achieved and it can be manufactured to a very high-quality finish. 
5. It is lightweight and suitable for a vast range of applications. 
6. Finally, ABS has low heat and electricity conductivity that is especially helpful for products requiring electrical insulation protection. 
7. It also offers excellent impact resistance and 
8. can absorb shock effectively and reliably.

DISADVANTAGES

1. Its low melting point renders it inappropriate for high-temperature applications and medical implants. 
2. It has poor solvent and fatigue resistance too 
3.  doesn’t stand up so well to UV exposure and weathering unless it is properly protected. 
4. Its low conductivity means that it cannot always be used in situations where this would prove a hindrance to the overall design. 
5. When burned, the ABS material gives off a high smoke generation, which could cause concerns around air pollution. 
6. While disadvantages like these do exist, if ABS is used in applications where it is not vulnerable to the limitations listed above, it can prove a cost-effective, attractive and top-performing thermoplastic with a wide variety of benefits and uses.

this is one of the most common popular type of plastic. however, growing use in skincare products like scrubber etc it came directly with water and natural resources is my concern. constant contact with water, other chemical products along with scrubbing made it turn into microplastic. which  is invisible process. but later can be recognised when such plastic products start fading color and became mis-shaped😒😒.

micrplastic diluted in water, civic drainage, sewer reached to natural waterbodies then fishes, soil, plants, agriculture food everything and everywhere. Mother nature and our eklota  planet works 

works in circular manner. All the toxins, poison are separated and buried in core of planet earth . Its seems like some magical, fantacy drama where evils are imprisoned in hell to protect living  beings. And finite resources are work in harmony . They change their form from atoms , gas, liquid, solid and again atom. Its high time that modern manufacturer, bussinessperson, industrialist and stakeholders  should join hand and mimic this ecosystem in our business 

Beauty, Skincare Market is growing day by day. Use of plastic material can't be undermine. But its should be part of Decision Making, Product Planning that keep plastic away from direct contact to water or natural system. 

Plastic as packaging is acceptable as it can be separate and segregated later during waste management  process. But plastic, microplasic direct application on human body should be avoided. 

It will help in reduction of microplastic. As microplastic are too small to see, detect, prevent, cure, clean in biological alive system . Researches are saying now microplastic is present of human breastmilk, semen etc. This is damn concerning.

Our government, Industry person, Bussiness Person, Manufacturer, Investors, Venture Capitalist , Pressure Groups, Regulatory Bodies respectively can do tremendous things.  If we can't completely eliminate, replace plastics then at least we can try to separate them from natural ecosystem, living being , biological entities.

See you in next blog 💕😍

love, health, peace, prosperity to all and every living being 💙💚💖💝