Resin Identification Code - Table of Resin Codes

Table of Resin Codes

Recycling number Image Unicode Alternate images Symbol Abbreviation Polymer name Uses
1 U+2673

PETE or PET Polyethylene terephthalate Polyester fibres, thermoformed sheet, strapping, and soft drink bottles

(See also: Recycling of PET bottles)

2 U+2674

HDPE High-density polyethylene Bottles, grocery bags, milk jugs, recycling bins, agricultural pipe, base cups, car stops, playground equipment, and plastic lumber
3 U+2675

PVC or V Polyvinyl chloride Pipe, fencing, shower curtains, lawn chairs, non-food bottles and children's toys.
4 U+2676

LDPE Low-density polyethylene Plastic bags, 6 pack rings, various containers, dispensing bottles, wash bottles, tubing, and various molded laboratory equipment
5 U+2677

PP Polypropylene Auto parts, industrial fibers, food containers, and dishware
6 U+2678

PS Polystyrene Desk accessories, cafeteria trays, plastic utensils, toys, video cassettes and cases, clamshell containers, packaging peanuts, and insulation board and other expanded polystyrene products (e.g., Styrofoam)
7 U+2679

OTHER or O Other plastics, including acrylic, nylon, polycarbonate, and polylactic acid (a bioplastic), and multilayer combinations of different plastics Bottles, plastic lumber applications, Headlight lenses, and safety shields/glasses.
9 or ABS ABS Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene High-impact and chemical-resistant extruded or molded objects

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