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) |
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| 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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