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Line of Inquiry 1: Types of plastic and its characteristics. - Coggle…
Line of Inquiry 1: Types of plastic and its characteristics.
There are seven types of plastic that we use in our daily life.
Which are:
1) Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET or PETE)
2) High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
3) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC or Vinyl)
4) Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
5) Polypropylene (PP)
6) Polystyrene (PS or Styrofoam)
7) Other. like the combination of two plastic and bioplastic and Polycarbonate (PC)
1) Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET or PETE)
PET, short for Polyethylene Terephthalate, AKA beverage bottle plastics. PET suits the job of keeping beverages shielded from bacteria inexpensively while keeping its glossy looks. Polyethylene Terephthalate is a lightweight plastic known for its excellent moisture barrier properties and resistance to alcohols, oils, and diluted acids.
Characteristics
of Polyethylene Terephthalate
Shields content from bacteria while maintaining glassy looks
Resistant toward alcohols, oil, and diluted acids
Lightweight
Good resistance to aging
Impact and shatter-resistant
Great Heat Deflection Temperature
Good moisture barrier
Affordable
Good flexural strength
Non-Biodegradable
Examples
of Polyethylene Terephthalate
Water bottles
Soft drinks bottles
Sports drink bottles
Condiment bottles
Mouthwash bottles
Vegetable oil containers