Plastics identification code
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|<center>BEVERAGE BOTTLES</center><center>Clothing, geo-textiles, bottles for</center><center>detergents etc., laminated sheets,</center> <center>clear packaging film,</center> <center>carpet fibres</center> | |<center>BEVERAGE BOTTLES</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<br /> |
|<center>Hard to semi-flexible,</center><center>waxy surface, opaque.</center><center>Softens: 135° C</center><center>SG = 0.96 </center> | |<center>Hard to semi-flexible,</center><center>waxy surface, opaque.</center><center>Softens: 135° C</center><center>SG = 0.96 </center> | ||
|<center>Crinkly shopping bags,</center><center>freezer bags, milk bottles,</center><center>bleach bottles, buckets, rigid</center><center>agricultural pipe, milk crates</center> | |<center>Crinkly shopping bags,</center><center>freezer bags, milk bottles,</center><center>bleach bottles, buckets, rigid</center><center>agricultural pipe, milk crates</center> |
Revision as of 11:25, 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 | |||
High Density Polyethylene HDPE | |||
Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride UPVC | <center>Hard rigid, can be clear, | Electrical conduit, plumbing pipes and fittings, blister packs, clear cordial and fruit juice bottles | PIPE, FLOORING
Pipe and hose fittings, |