塑料回收标识.doc

Recycling symbols for plastics:
Symbol and number
ab. 
Name of polymer
Use
Features and safety
Natural color of plastics
PETE or PET
polyethylene terephthalate
Recycling of Polyester fiber, Thermoplastic Resin, tape, PET Bottles, Edible oil bottles, etc.
Acid and 60~85℃ heat resisting; it will release carcinogenic DEHP if being heated or used too long.
White or transparent (cool rapidly when being processed)
HDPE or PEHD
High-density polyethylene
bottles, recycling bins, agriculture pipe, cup holder, car barriers, milk bottles, sport devices, Wood-posite, etc.
Acid, corrosion and 90~110℃ resisting; residues are not easy to pletely, and if not used for food, it can not be used repeatedly after cleaning.
White translucent
PVC
polyvinyl chloride
Pipes, walls, bottles not for food, plastic wrap, boxes of eggs, spice bottles, etc.
60~80℃ heat resisting; it will release kinds of poisonous additives, which are used to improve the performance of this kind of plastic, if too hot.
Colorless transparent
LDPE or PEBD
Low-density polyethylene
Plastic bags, kinds of container, dispensing bottles, wash bottles, tubes and kinds of plastic lab devices
Acid, corrosion and 70~90℃ heat resisting; it will release carcinogens if too hot.
White translucent/film products present as transparent
PP
Polypropylene
Auto parts, industrial fiber, food container, table ware, cups,