In extrusion industry, a lot common terms heard a lot. How to rememer and understand these terms (PET HDPE PVC LDPE PP PS)correctly? Let's try a simple way like this:
1. Polyethylene terephthalate --- 01 PET (Bao Te bottle) such as: mineral water bottles, carbonated beverage bottles.
2. High-density polyethylene——02 HDPE Such as: cleaning products, bath products.
3. Polyvinyl chloride --- 03 PVC such as: some decorative materials.
4. Low-density polyethylene——04 LDPE Such as: plastic wrap, plastic film, etc.
5. Polypropylene --- 05 PP (can withstand temperatures above 100 degrees) such as: microwave oven lunch box.
6. Polystyrene —— 06 PS (heat resistance 60-70 degrees, hot drinks will produce toxins, and styrene will be released when burned) such as: bowls of instant noodle boxes, fast food boxes.
7. Other plastic codes - 07 Others such as: kettles, cups, bottles.
When you see mineral water bottles, you react to the term--PET.
When you see the bath cleaning products, you remember--HDPE.
When you see the building decoration board on the wall, ceiling, plastic doors, window door profile, you recall the term of ---PVC.
When you see plastic film or plastic wrap, you know that is LDPE.
When you see fast food packaging, that can be used in microwave oven, you know the material is PP.
When you see fast food boxes or instant noodle boxes, you know that is PS. Heat resistance is only 60-70 degrees. Should not be too hot or burn it.
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