Plastics identification code
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- | ! Polyethylene | + | ! Polyethylene<br />Terephthalate<br />'''PET''' |
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|Clear, tough, solvent <br />resistant. Used for rigids, <br />sheets and fibres.<br />Softens: 85 C | |Clear, tough, solvent <br />resistant. Used for rigids, <br />sheets and fibres.<br />Softens: 85 C | ||
SG = 1.38 | SG = 1.38 |
Revision as of 10:23, 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 | Clear, tough, solvent resistant. Used for rigids, sheets and fibres. Softens: 85 C SG = 1.38 | cell 1,2 | |
Row header 2 | cell 2,1 | cell 2,2 |