Resin |
Common Features |
Uses |
Markets TEEL
Serves Using
this Resin |
|
Polypropylene
(PP) |
Tough
Hard
Smooth
Shiny or glossy
Unscratchable
Floats in Water
Chemical scent and taffy-like consistency when burned |
Inner bags of cereal boxes
Combs
Some junk food bags and wrappers
Medicine containers
Rope and strapping |
Textiles
Writing Instruments
Automotive
Converting
Food Service
Agricultural
Industrial |
Polystyrene
(PS) |
Slick and glossy unless foamed
Smooth
Easy to crack
Scratch-resistant unless foamed
Sinks unless foamed |
Plastic cutlery
Vitamin bottles
Carry-out containers
Egg cartons
Disposable plastic cups
Some yogurt containers |
Medical
Photo-Converting
Water Filtration
Converting
Toys |
Low-density
Polyethylene
(LDPE) |
Tough
Slightly waxy
Shiny to matte
Transparent to opaque
Flexible and stretchable
Floats in Water
Waxy scent when burned |
Plastic coatings
Plastic bags
Food containers and lids |
Agricultural
Industrial
Food Service
Automotive
Viticulture
Medical |
High-density
Polyethylene
(HDPE) |
Tough
Slightly waxy
Matte finish
Buoyant
Relatively flexible
Waxy scent when burned |
Milk and water jugs
Matte finish juice bottles
Ethyl alcohol
Shampoo and most detergent bottles |
Automotive
Industrial
Medical
Converting |
| Polycarbonate |
Clarity
Strength
Temperature |
Shatterproof windows
Lightweight eyeglass lenses |
Consumer
Medical
Toys
Converting |
| Nylon |
Temperature
Strength
Chemical resistance |
Clothing
Parachutes |
Automotive
Communications |
Copolyester
(PETG) |
Clarity
Low Cost
Thermal Stability
Tough |
Credit cards
Plastic bottles
Packaging |
Writing Instruments
Industrial Goods
Medical
Recreational |
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