What are the Different Types of Plastics | 7 Types of Plastic and Categories

What are the different types of plastic? There are 7 types of plastic categories. They are...

1. PET - Polyethylene terephthalate
2. HDPE - High-density polyethylene
3. PVC - Polyvinyl chloride
4. LDPE - Low-density polyethylene
5. PP - Polypropylene
6. PS - Polystyrene
7. Other

Learning about each one tells us which are recyclable and which ones aren't. By learning about these plastic categories and what plastic is made out of - we can know which plastic we can use for future product.

[danielszalbot]

As someone who works in recycling and is involved in a family run business in UK, we also sell to Europe, PP is our number 1 product and most sought after, 2nd would HDPE and the rest is a mixture. We actually rarely do PET. By the way, each one of these types has its own grades, for example there are PP plastics that you wouldn't mix together as its harder to sell because of the difference in MFI. Just some insight for you.

[edocsil]

Starting a job as inspector of plastic sorting plants tomorrow, they gave me some documentation on the 7 categories of plastic, but it was kinda vague. This video helped a lot, thanks!

[ronaldbarrett]

As a plastic composite R&D company we found this video greatly informative. Thanks. Our world is all about polymers! For sure!

[oliverbarkley]

Excellent video! Very informative. Thank you for incorporating the sustainability of each product. Great job!

[onigengu]

This video deserves much, much, more traffic. This was a very informational video and I've learned a lot in such a short video. Thanks a lot!

[sivhelgesen]

Such a great video. Easy to follow and easy to understand. I work in recyceling, and this made it so much more interesting to learn more about plastic. Thank you

[pcexpress]

I'm wondering ....I have a front loader washer ..there is an exterior( hard ridged plastic) and inner tub (stainless steel).. I trying to create a seal between these two plastic tubs ...(gasket) is no longer manufactured. ...any idea as to what plastic type such a tub is ? Best guess ?

[YoDada]

Where do cellophane and XLPE (cross linked polyethylene) fit in?

[BadlndsBob]

This was a good presentation. I really like the break down of the plastic types, and especially the examples of each plastic type he showed.

[aaqilashaini]

I have bought a water bottle anf it is PP .is it reusable or use and throw?when exposed to sunlight does it change any of its chemical properties?what if i put hotwatwer into it? Pls reply

[AnnaEngels]

That was a very clear and informative explanation. Thanks!

[PacificMoldDesign]

Where does ABS fall in the classification? Would it be “other”?

[sl]

Very interesting. I have been working in a facility with injection molding. Glad to know how it’s made.

[Nonam_]

What type of plastic that contains silicon dioxide?

[thrdel]

Do you have a video about PBAT plastic ?

[lotanna]

well done...It would be interesting to hear you speak on how individual properties of these plastics are affected when combined for a prodution . For example LDPE & HDPE are used in production of plastic bags..which other plastics can be combined and cannot combined with technical reasons 😁

[k-design]

a very useful video love it thanks helps a lot with my research

[staycoolproductions]

What do you think about the micro plastics people consume and what that means for human health?

[Void-fcjn]

Hey! Thanks for this, it'll be usefull for my Product Design class

[RijilSreyas]

Great job brother... Well explained.... 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻