Plastics identification code
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+ | !Polypropylene<br />PP | ||
+ | |<center>Hard, flexible, translucent</center><center>(can be transparent).</center><center>Wide property range for</center><center>many applications, good</center><center>chemical resistance.</center><center>Softens: 165° C</center> | ||
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Revision as of 12:04, 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 | |||
Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride PPVC | |||
Low Density Polyethylene LDPE Linear: LLDPE | |||
Polypropylene PP |