Plastics identification code
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<center>Softens: 115° C</center><center>SG = 0.92</center> | <center>Softens: 115° C</center><center>SG = 0.92</center> | ||
- | | | + | |<center>Garbage bags, squeeze</center><center>bottles, black irrigation tube,</center><center>silage and mulch films,</center> |
+ | <center>garbage bins</center> | ||
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Revision as of 12:01, 4 October 2007
The Plastics Identification Code identifies the type of plastic resin a product is made from. The code makes it easier for re-processors to identify and separate used plastics for a range of new applications. Single and mixed materials can be recycled into new products, and used plastics can also be converted into liquid fuel or other energy.
TYPE OF PLASTIC | PROPERTIES Incl. Specific Gravity | APPLICATIONS: Virgin Grades | APPLICATIONS: Recycled grades MAJOR USE / minor use |
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Polyethylene Terephthalate PET | |||
High Density Polyethylene HDPE | |||
Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride UPVC | |||
Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride PPVC | |||
Low Density Polyethylene LDPE Linear: LLDPE |