Plastics identification code
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! '''Polyethylene<br />Terephthalate<br />PET''' | ! '''Polyethylene<br />Terephthalate<br />PET''' | ||
- | !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<br />SG = 1.38 |
- | SG = 1.38 | + | ! Carbonated soft drink<br />bottles, fruit juice bottles,<br />pillow and sleeping bag<br />filling, textile fibres |
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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.
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 | Carbonated soft drink bottles, fruit juice bottles, pillow and sleeping bag filling, textile fibres | |
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