Do you know that there are different types of plastic circulating in the market? The truth to the matter is that there are in fact 270 plus types of plastics. Each of these plastics is composed of different chemicals. However, there are a few that is basically and widely use all over the world. Each plastic has a different identification code. It is presented in PET form or the poly ethylene terephthalate. The plastics that have a code PET 01 are usually plastic bottle of soft drinks, plastic jars and plastic bottles of condiments such as dressings of salad, pickles, and butter plastic container. Typically these bottles are clear, moisturize, and tough. Plastic that has a content of poly ethylene high density has a code of 02. These are usually the products that are found on the plastic toys such as hula hoops and plastic balloons. These are also the products on the toiletries like shampoo container and even baby bath container. Tetra packs and cellophane belong also belong to this code. The quality of this plastic is tough, has capacity to resist moisture, and durable. The plastic with number 03 code are those primarily made for construction as well as electrical materials. They are not recommended to use in foods. The polymer type use in this plastic is poly vinyl chloride or the PVC. These plastics are elastic and have bending quality. They are tough and durable. The items that basically found on the kitchen use for food storage has the number 05. The plastic use is the poly propylene. They have the heat resistance characteristic. That is the reason why they are mostly use in the kitchen. Kitchen wares that are microwavable are widely used.
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