Plasrics : A comprehensive breakdown of common plastic (polymer) types
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate):
A strong, lightweight plastic that's highly recyclable and provides excellent moisture barrier.
Characteristics:
- Crystal clear transparency
- Good gas and moisture barrier
- Easily recyclable
- Strong and lightweight
- Food safe
Most common examples:
- Beverage bottles
- Food containers
- Synthetic fibers (polyester)
- Packaging films
- Strapping materials
A versatile, common plastic available in different densities (low and high) known for its flexibility and chemical resistance.
Types:
LDPE (Low-Density):
- Plastic bags
- Squeeze bottles
- Film wraps
- Flexible containers
HDPE (High-Density):
- Milk jugs
- Shampoo bottles
- Trash bins
- Pipe systems
- Characteristics:
- Chemical resistant
- Waterproof
- Flexible
- Good electrical insulation
- Low cost
PP (Polypropylene):
A lightweight, heat-resistant plastic with excellent chemical resistance and good fatigue resistance.
Characteristics:
- High heat resistance
- Chemical resistant
- Good fatigue resistance
- Lightweight
- Food safe
- Food containers
- Car parts
- Medical devices
- Bottle caps
- Furniture
- Reusable containers
- Packaging films
A durable, versatile plastic that can be rigid or flexible depending on additives.
Types:
Types:
Rigid PVC:
- Pipes
- Window frames
- Door frames
- Siding
- Bottles
- Cable insulation
- Inflatable products
- Shower curtains
- Medical tubing
- Floor coverings
- Fire resistant
- Weather resistant
- Chemical resistant
- Cost-effective
- Versatile in formulation
Packaging:
- PET: Bottles, food containers
- PE: Bags, containers
- PP: Food containers, films
- PVC: Blister packs
Construction:
- PVC: Pipes, profiles
- HDPE: Pipes
- PP: Insulation
- PP: Interior parts
- PVC: Wire coating
- PE: Fuel tanks
- PP: Syringes
- PVC: Blood bags
- PET: Pill bottles
- PE: Toys
- PP: Furniture
- PET: Textiles
- PVC: Credit cards
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