Plastics identification code
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|<center>Clear, tough, solvent </center><center>resistant. Used for rigids, </center><center>sheets and fibres.</center> <center> Softens: 85 C</center><center>SG = 1.38</center> | |<center>Clear, tough, solvent </center><center>resistant. Used for rigids, </center><center>sheets and fibres.</center> <center> Softens: 85 C</center><center>SG = 1.38</center> | ||
- | |<center>Carbonated soft drink</center><center>bottles, fruit juice bottles, </center><center>pillow and sleeping bag</center> <center> filling, textile fibres |BEVERAGE BOTTLES</center><center>Clothing, geo-textiles, bottles for</center><center>Clothing, geo-textiles, bottles for</center><center>detergents etc., laminated sheets,</center> <center>clear packaging film,</center> <center>carpet fibres</center> | + | |<center>Carbonated soft drink</center><center>bottles, fruit juice bottles, </center><center>pillow and sleeping bag</center> <center> filling, textile fibres |
+ | |BEVERAGE BOTTLES</center><center>Clothing, geo-textiles, bottles for</center><center>Clothing, geo-textiles, bottles for</center><center>detergents etc., laminated sheets,</center> <center>clear packaging film,</center> <center>carpet fibres</center> | ||
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!High Density<br />Polyethylene<br />HDPE | !High Density<br />Polyethylene<br />HDPE |
Revision as of 11:18, 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 | BEVERAGE BOTTLES | ||
High Density Polyethylene HDPE | Hard to semi-flexible, waxy surface, opaque. Softens: 135° C SG = 0.96 | Crinkly shopping bags, freezer bags, milk bottles, bleach bottles, buckets, rigid agricultural pipe, milk crates | FILM, BLOW MOULDED CONTAINERS Agricultural pipes, pallets, bins for compost and kerbside collections, extruded sheet, crates, garden edging, household bags, oil containers, pallets |
Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride UPVC | Hard rigid, can be clear, can be solvent welded Softens: 70 - 100° C SG = 1.40 | Electrical conduit, plumbing pipes and fittings, blister packs, clear cordial and fruit juice bottles | PIPE, FLOORING
Pipe and hose fittings, |