diff --git a/hot-metals/compatibility/space-age.lua b/hot-metals/compatibility/space-age.lua
index aa31b26..43cdeee 100644
--- a/hot-metals/compatibility/space-age.lua
+++ b/hot-metals/compatibility/space-age.lua
@@ -16,4 +16,9 @@ table.insert(HotMetals.skipTechUnlocksFor, "iron-gear-wheel")
 table.insert(HotMetals.skipTechUnlocksFor, "copper-cable")
 table.insert(HotMetals.skipTechUnlocksFor, "iron-stick")
 table.insert(HotMetals.skipTechUnlocksFor, "pipe")
-table.insert(HotMetals.skipTechUnlocksFor, "pipe-to-ground")
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+table.insert(HotMetals.skipTechUnlocksFor, "pipe-to-ground")
+
+if settings.startup["hot-metals-plastic"].value then
+    table.insert(HotMetals.craftingCategories, "chemistry-or-cryogenics")
+    table.insert(HotMetals.craftingCategories, "organic")
+end
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diff --git a/hot-metals/data.lua b/hot-metals/data.lua
index 8f35c42..0010956 100644
--- a/hot-metals/data.lua
+++ b/hot-metals/data.lua
@@ -10,4 +10,11 @@ HotMetals = {
     skipTechUnlocksFor = {}
 }
 
+if settings.startup["hot-metals-plastic"].value then
+    table.insert(HotMetals.items, "plastic-bar")
+    if not mods["space-age"] then -- Space age uses other crafting categories
+        table.insert(HotMetals.craftingCategories, "chemistry")
+    end
+end
+
 require("compatibility.data")
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diff --git a/hot-metals/graphics/icons/hot-plastic-bar.png b/hot-metals/graphics/icons/hot-plastic-bar.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bf0116e
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diff --git a/hot-metals/locale/en/strings.cfg b/hot-metals/locale/en/strings.cfg
index 5e3dc9b..b258bb1 100644
--- a/hot-metals/locale/en/strings.cfg
+++ b/hot-metals/locale/en/strings.cfg
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ hot=Hot
 
 [mod-setting-name]
 hot-metals-time=Cooldown time
+hot-metals-plastic=Add hot plastic
 
 [mod-setting-description]
-hot-metals-time=The time in seconds for a hot item to cool down.
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+hot-metals-time=The time in seconds for a hot item to cool down.
+hot-metals-plastic=Although the temperature of hot plastic is way lower compared to metals, you might want to have a hot variant anyway.
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diff --git a/hot-metals/settings.lua b/hot-metals/settings.lua
index 9bd6d92..ea3e467 100644
--- a/hot-metals/settings.lua
+++ b/hot-metals/settings.lua
@@ -5,5 +5,12 @@ data:extend({
         setting_type = "startup",
         default_value = 20,
         order = "a"
+    },
+    {
+        type = "bool-setting",
+        name = "hot-metals-plastic",
+        setting_type = "startup",
+        default_value = false,
+        order = "b"
     }
-})
\ No newline at end of file
+})
diff --git a/sources/hot-plastic-bar.afphoto b/sources/hot-plastic-bar.afphoto
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d2a2e66
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