This document discusses plastics, including their classification, what they are made of, types, and production processes. Plastics are polymers made from combining monomers, often from petroleum sources like crude oil. There are two main types: thermoplastics, which can be reshaped when heated, and thermosets, which set permanently when heated. Common plastics include polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, nylon, and acrylic. Production processes to shape plastics include extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, compression molding, and vacuum forming. Plastics are widely used in products due to properties like low cost, versatility, and resistance to corrosion.