Polyester (PES) – Fibers, textiles.
Polyethylene
terephthalate (PET)
– Carbonated drinks bottles, peanut butter jars, plastic film, microwavable
packaging.
Polyethylene (PE) – Wide range of inexpensive uses
including supermarket bags, plastic bottles.
High-density
polyethylene (HDPE)
– Detergent bottles, milk jugs, and molded plastic cases.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) – Plumbing pipes and guttering,
shower curtains, window frames, flooring.
Polyvinylidene
chloride (PVDC)
(Saran) – Food packaging.
Low-density
polyethylene (LDPE)
– Outdoor furniture, siding, floor tiles, shower curtains, clamshell
packaging.
Polypropylene (PP) – Bottle caps, drinking straws,
yogurt containers, appliances, car fenders (bumpers), plastic pressure
pipe systems.
Polystyrene (PS) – Packaging
foam/"peanuts", food containers, plastic tableware, disposable cups,
plates, cutlery, CD and cassette boxes.
High impact
polystyrene (HIPS)
-: Refrigerator liners, food packaging, vending cups.
Polyamides (PA)
(Nylons) – Fibers,
toothbrush bristles, tubing, fishing line, low strength machine parts:
under-the-hood car engine parts or gun frames.
Acrylonitrile
butadiene styrene (ABS)
– Electronic equipment cases (e.g., computer monitors, printers, keyboards),
drainage pipe.
Polyethylene/Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene (PE/ABS)
– A slippery blend of PE and ABS used in low-duty dry bearings.
Polycarbonate (PC) – Compact discs, eyeglasses, riot
shields, security windows, traffic lights, lenses.
Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene (PC/ABS)
– A blend of PC and ABS that creates a stronger plastic. Used in car interior
and exterior parts, and mobile phone bodies.
Polyurethanes (PU) – Cushioning foams, thermal
insulation foams, surface coatings, printing rollers (Currently 6th or 7th most
commonly used plastic material, for instance the most commonly used plastic in
cars).
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