Do you work with plastics? Do you want to quickly find out which plastic is right for you, how it should be processed, and what the advantages and disadvantages of a plastic are in your specific application? This book introduces you to the comprehensive topic of plastics. You will find all the important information on thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers, including the less common ones. The chemical structure and material properties are, of course, included. But what is even more important: Here you will learn what you can do with each plastic and which plastics are suitable for which applications. The book contains the best tips from a practitioner in working with plastics, allowing you to work resource-efficiently and profitably.