We have different types and grades for sale including - Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS) and Polyethylene (PE), Polycarbonate (PC), Nylon and ABS. Our products are competitively priced You can buy small quantities of recycled plastics or one-offs (subject to availability) We deliver to your door.
Identitification Code | Types of Plastic Polymers | Properties | Common Applications |
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET, PETE) | Clarity, strength, toughness, barrier to gas and moisture. | Soft drink, water and salad dressing bottles; peanut butter and jam jars | |
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) | Stiffness, strength, toughness, resistance to moisture, permeability to gas. | Milk, juice and water bottles; trash and retail bags. | |
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | Versatility, clarity, ease of blending, strength, toughness. |
Juice bottles; cling films; PVC piping |
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Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) | Ease of processing, strength, toughness, flexibility, ease of sealing, barrier to moisture. | Frozen food bags; squeezable bottles, e.g. honey, mustard; cling films; flexible container lids. | |
Polypropylene (PP) | Strength, toughness, resistance to heat, chemicals, grease and oil, versatile, barrier to moisture. | Reusable microwaveable ware; kitchenware; yogurt containers; margarine tubs; microwaveable disposable take-away containers; disposable cups and plates. | |
Polystyrene (PS) | Versatility, clarity, easily formed | Egg cartons; packing peanuts; disposable cups, plates, trays and cutlery; disposable take-away containers; | |
Other (often polycarbonate or ABS) | Dependent on polymers or combination of polymers | Beverage bottles; baby milk bottles; electronic casing. |