What Are the Raw Materials of Plastic Bottles?
What Are the Raw Materials of Plastic Bottles?
Polyethylene Terephthalate
A plastic bottle made of polyethylene terephthalate has the resin identification code 1. Also known as PET, PETE or polyester, it is often used for carbonated beverages, water and food products because it is strong and light. Like most plastics, PET is made from petroleum hydrocarbons, formed as a reaction between ethylene glycol, a colorless viscous hygroscopic liquid, and terephthalic acid, an organic compound. During the production process, PET polymerizes to form long molecular chains.
High-Density Polyethylene
The resin identification code 2 denotes high-density polyethylene (HDPE). It is economical and yields an efficient moisture barrier, making it the most widely used material for plastic bottles. It is made from petroleum, a naturally occurring liquid found in geological formations beneath the Earth's surface. HDPE is resistant to many solvents and has a high density-to-strength ratio, making it the ideal plastic for reusable and recyclable bottles. It is also used to make pipes, lumber, fireworks and plastic bags.
Low-Density Polyethylene
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) has a similar makeup to HDPE but is more translucent, less chemically resistant and less rigid. LDPE, which has the resin identification code 4, is made from the monomer ethylene and is most commonly used to make plastic bags, but it can also be found in detergent bottles, dispensing bottles, and squeezable bottles for foodstuffs like honey and mustard.
Polystyrene
Polystyrene (PS) is a synthetic aromatic polymer made from the monomer styrene. It may come solid or foamed and has the resin identification code 6. As a rigid plastic with an excellent moisture barrier and low thermal conductivity, PS is often used to make bottles for dry products, such as vitamins and aspirin. Some milk and yogurt drinks may also come in PS bottles.
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