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    PET

    Polyethylene terephthalate (or poly(ethylene terephthalate), PET, PETE, or the obsolete PETP or PET-
    P), is the most common thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family and is used in fibres for
    clothing, containers for liquids and foods, and thermoforming for manufacturing, and in combination
    with glass fibre for engineering resins.[5]

    PET consists of repeating (C10H8O4) units. PET is commonly recycled, and has the digit 1 (♳) as its
    resin identification code (RIC). The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR)
    defines PET as: "Polyethylene terephthalate items referenced are derived from terephthalic acid (or
    dimethyl terephthalate) and mono ethylene glycol, wherein the sum of terephthalic acid (or dimethyl
    terephthalate) and mono ethylene glycol reacted constitutes at least 90 percent of the mass of
    monomer reacted to form the polymer, and must exhibit a melting peak temperature between 225
    °C and 255 °C, as identified during the second thermal scan in procedure 10.1 in ASTM D3418, when
    heating the sample at a rate of 10 °C/minute."[8]

    Plastic bottles made from PET are widely used for soft drinks, both still and sparkling. For beverages
    that are degraded by oxygen, such as beer, a multilayer structure is used. PET sandwiches an
    additional polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) or polyamide (PA) layer to further reduce its oxygen permeability.

    HDPE

    High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polyethylene high-density (PEHD) is a thermoplastic polymer


    produced from the monomer ethylene. It is sometimes called "alkathene" or "polythene" when used
    for HDPE pipes.[1] With a high strength-to-density ratio, HDPE is used in the production of plastic
    bottles, corrosion-resistant piping, geomembranes and plastic lumber. HDPE is commonly recycled
    and has the number "2" as its resin identification code.

    Poly Propylene

    polypropylene (PP) is a type of polyolefin that is slightly harder than polyethylene. It is a commodity
    plastic with low density and high heat resistance. Its chemical formula is (C3H6)n.
    Molecular Structure of Polypropylene

    Molecular Structure of PP

    It finds application in packaging, automotive, consumer good, medical, cast films, etc. Depending on
    how it is produced and formulated, PP can be:

    hard or soft,

    opaque or transparent,

    light or heavy,

    insulating or conductive,

    neat or reinforced with cheap mineral fillers, short or long glass fibers, natural fibers or even self-
    reinforced.

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