Plastics identification code
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! '''Polyethylene<br />Terephthalate<br />PET''' | ! '''Polyethylene<br />Terephthalate<br />PET''' | ||
- | |<center> Clear, tough, solvent < | + | |<center> Clear, tough, solvent <center> |
- | + | |Clear, tough, solvent <br />resistant. Used for rigids, <br />sheets and fibres.<br />Softens: 85 C<br />SG = 1.38 | |
- | + | |Carbonated soft drink<br />bottles, fruit juice bottles,<br />pillow and sleeping bag<br />filling, textile fibres | |
- | + | |BEVERAGE BOTTLES<br />Clothing, geo-textiles, bottles for<br />detergents etc., laminated sheets,<br />clear packaging film,<br /> carpet fibres | |
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!High Density<br />Polyethylene<br />HDPE | !High Density<br />Polyethylene<br />HDPE |
Revision as of 11:08, 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 | Carbonated soft drink bottles, fruit juice bottles, pillow and sleeping bag filling, textile fibres | BEVERAGE BOTTLES Clothing, geo-textiles, bottles for detergents etc., laminated sheets, clear packaging film, carpet fibres | |
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, |