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 </center> | |<center>Carbonated soft drink</center><center>bottles, fruit juice bottles, </center><center>pillow and sleeping bag</center> <center> filling, textile fibres </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, |