Plastics identification code
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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. | 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. | ||
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+ | ! colspan="2" |TYPE OF PLASTIC | ||
+ | !align="center"|PROPERTIES <br />Incl. Specific Gravity | ||
+ | !align="center"|APPLICATIONS:<br />Virgin Grades | ||
+ | !align="center"|APPLICATIONS:<br />Recycled grades <br />MAJOR USE / minor use | ||
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- | + | | align="center" | [[Image:PETE.jpg]] | |
- | + | ! Polyethylene<br />Terephthalate<br />PET | |
- | ! | + | |align="center" |Clear, tough, solvent <br />resistant. Used for rigids, <br />sheets and fibres<br />. Softens: 85 C<br />SG = 1.38 |
- | + | |align="center" |Carbonated soft drink<br />bottles, fruit juice bottles, <br />pillow and sleeping bag<br /> filling, textile fibres | |
+ | |align="center"|'''BEVERAGE BOTTLES''' <br />Clothing, geo-textiles, bottles for<br />detergents etc., laminated sheets<br />clear packaging film,<br />carpet fibres | ||
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- | | | + | | align="center" | [[Image:HDPE.jpg]] |
- | |- | + | !High Density<br />Polyethylene<br />HDPE |
- | ! | + | | align="center"| Hard to semi-flexible<br />waxy surface, opaque.<br />Softens: 135° C<br />SG = 0.96 <br /> |
- | | | + | |align="center"| Crinkly shopping bags,<br />freezer bags, milk bottles,<br />bleach bottles, buckets, rigid<br />agricultural pipe, milk crates |
+ | | align="center"| '''FILM,BLOW MOULDED '''<br />'''CONTAINERS'''<br />Agricultural pipes, pallets, bins for <br />compost and kerbside collections,<br />extruded sheet, crates, garden edging, <br />household bags, oil containers, pallets | ||
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+ | | rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Image:Vvv.jpg]] | ||
+ | !Unplasticised<br />Polyvinyl<br />Chloride<br />UPVC | ||
+ | |align="center"| Hard rigid, can be clear, <br />can be solvent welded<br />Softens: 70 - 100° C<br />SG = 1.40 | ||
+ | |align="center"| Electrical conduit, plumbing<br />pipes and fittings, blister<br />packs, clear cordial and fruit<br />juice bottles | ||
+ | | rowspan="2" align="center" | '''PIPE FLOORING'''<br /> Pipe and hose fittings<br />garden hose, electrical conduit, <br />shoes, road cone bases,<br />drainage pipes, electrical conduit<br /> and ducting, detergent bottles | ||
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+ | !Plasticised<br />Polyvinyl<br />Chloride<br />PPVC<br /> | ||
+ | |align="center"| Flexible, clear, elastic,<br />can be solvent welded<br />,Softens: 70 - 100° C<br />SG = 1.35 | ||
+ | |align="center"| Garden hose, shoe soles,<br />cable sheathing, blood bags<br />and tubing, watch straps,<br />rain wear | ||
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+ | | align="center" | [[Image:Ldpe.jpg]] | ||
+ | !Low Density<br />Polyethylene<br />LDPE<br />Linear: LLDPE<br /> | ||
+ | |align="center"| Soft, flexible, waxy<br />surface translucent,<br />withstands solvents<br />Softens: 115° C<br />SG = 0.92 | ||
+ | |align="center"| Garbage bags, squeeze<br />bottles, black irrigation tube<br />silage and mulch films,<br />garbage bins | ||
+ | |align="center"| '''FILMS: BUILDERS, CONCRETE'''<br />'''LINING and BAGS'''<br />Agricultural pipe, nursery & other films | ||
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+ | | align="center" | [[Image:Ppp.jpg]] | ||
+ | !Polypropylene<br />PP | ||
+ | |align="center"|Hard, flexible, translucent<br />(can be transparent).<br />Wide property range for<br />many applications, good<br />chemical resistance.<br />Softens: 165° C<br />SG = 0.90 | ||
+ | |align="center"|Film, carpet fibre,<br />appliances, automotive, toys,<br />housewares, crates, pails,<br />bottles, caps and closures, <br />furniture, rigid packaging | ||
+ | |align="center"|'''CRATES, BOXES, PLANT POTS'''<br />Compost bins, garden edging,<br />irrigation fittings, building panels | ||
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+ | | rowspan="2" align="center" | [[Image:Ps6.jpg]] | ||
+ | !Polystyrene<br />PS | ||
+ | | align="center" |Clear, glassy, rigid,<br />brittle, opaque semitough,<br />melts at 95°C.<br />Affected by fats and<br />solvents.Softens: 90° C<br />SG = 1.06 | ||
+ | | align="center" |Refrigerator bins & crispers,<br />stationery accessories, coat<br />hangers, medical disposables.<br />Meat & poultry trays, yoghurt &<br />dairy containers, vending cups | ||
+ | | align="center" |'''INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING, COAT'''<br />'''HANGERS, CONCRETE'''<br />'''REINFORCING CHAIRS'''<br />Moulded products, coat hangers,<br />office accessories, spools, rulers,<br />video cases and printer cartridges | ||
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+ | !Expanded<br />Polystyrene<br />EPS | ||
+ | | align="center" |Foamed, light weight,<br />energy absorbing, heat<br />insulating<br />Softens: 90° C<br />SG = 0. 90 – 0.93 | ||
+ | | align="center" |Drinking cups, meat trays,<br />clamshells, panel insulation,<br />produce boxes, protective<br />packaging for fragile items | ||
+ | | align="center" |'''SYNTHETIC TIMBER'''<br />Picture frame mouldings,<br />under slab void pods for buildings | ||
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+ | | align="center" | [[Image:Other.jpg]] | ||
+ | | colspan="2" align="center" | '''OTHER''': Includes all other resins and multi<br />materials (laminates) acrylonitrile butadiene <br />styrene (ABS), acrylic, nylon, polyurethane (PU)<br /> ,polycarbonates (PC) and phenolics<br /> | ||
+ | | align="center" |Automotive, aircraft and<br />boating, furniture, electrical and <br />medical parts | ||
+ | | align="center" |'''AGRICULTURAL PIPING'''<br />Furniture fittings, wheels and castors. <br />Fence posts, pallets, outdoor furniture<br />and marine structures. | ||
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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.