Nbr

Abbr.

polymer name

Usage

feature

original color

PETE or PET

PET
Polyethylene erephthalate

baote bottle, drink bottle, edible oil bottle, wine bottle, etc.

heat resistant up to 60-85 degrees C; acid /alkali
resistant

transparent

HDPE or PEHD

 
PE
High-density polyethylene

recycle buckets, autobarrier sign, detergent bottles, waste cans

Heat( corrosion, acid/alkali )resistant up to 90~110℃

The remains are not easy to be cleaned;
Non food containers;
Not recommended for recycling after washing.

white, translucent

PVC

PVC
Polyvinyl chloride

Tube,spice jar

Heat resistant 60~80℃;
PVCadded with plasticizer.

colorless transparent

LDPE or PELD

PE
Low-density polyethylene

various containers

Heat resistant 70~90℃;
Corrosion, acid, alkali resistant.

white translucent

PP

PP
Polypropylene

auto parts, food containers, kitchen ware, water cup, pudding case, bumper

Acid, alkali, chemical, and impact resistant

white translucent

PS

PS
Polystyrene

Desk accessory, cafeteria tray、dinning ware,toys, cassettetape case, yogurt bottle, ice cream case, instant noodles bowl, partition board, CD case,cheese cup

Heat resistant 70~90℃;
Good in low water absorption;
Stability in acid/alkali solutions,
acid /alkali）(like orange juice)
Not suitable for alcohol, or edible oil.

colorless & transparent

Other plastics
ABS resin,
PMMA,
PC,
PLA,
PA,
GF%

polycarbonate （PC）
Heat resistant up to 120~130℃;
Not suitable for alkali,

polyactic acid（PLA）
Heat resistant 50℃

Acrylic（PMMA）
Heat resistant 70~90℃
Not suitable for alcohol

Acrylic, colorless transparent