Plastic Identification Information
Thermoplastic Abbreviations
CK Polymers are experts in the field of plastic recycling and have facilities and resources across the UK.
We provide a range of plastic waste management and recycling services for all plastic types.
To aid with polymer identification for plastic recycling purposes, many plastic product manufacturers have taken
to marking their products with a plastics identification marking system, but this only covers the major plastic groups which are currently being
recycled. Many other plastics types are classed as "Others" in the system. More ↓
Below is a more detailed list of those other polymers types. These are all thermoplastics or thermoplastic
rubbers and as such can be recycled. If you need assistance in identifying any plastic waste that you may have
for disposal / recycling or just want to know what we are prepared to pay for your surplus materials then please
contact us now and we will be more than happy to help.
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| Abbreviation |
Common Name |
Abbreviation |
Common Name |
Abbreviation |
Common Name |
| ABS |
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
PA12 |
Polyamide (Nylon) Type 12 |
PTFE |
Polytetrafluoroethylene |
| ASA |
Acrylate Styrene Acrylonitrile |
PA66 |
Polyamide (Nylon) Type 66 |
PVC |
Polyvinyl Chloride |
| CA |
Cellulose Acetate |
PBT |
Polybutylene Terephthalate |
PVC-C |
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride |
| EVA |
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate |
PC |
Polycarbonate |
PVC-P |
Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride |
| EVOH |
Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol |
PEEK |
Polyether Ether Ketone |
PVC-U (uPVC) |
Unplasticised Polyvinly Chloride |
| HDPE (PE-HD) |
High Density Polyethylene |
PE |
Polyethylene |
SAN |
Stryrene Acrylonitrile Copolymer |
| HIPS |
High Impact Polystyrene |
PMMA |
Polymethyl Methacrylate (Acrylic) |
TPE |
Thermoplastic Elastomer |
| LDPE (PE-LD) |
Low Density Polyethylene |
POM |
Polyoxymethylene (Acetal, Polyformaldehyde) |
TPO |
Thermoplastic Olefin |
| LLDPE (PE-LLD) |
Linear Low Density Polyethylene |
PPO |
Polyphenylene Oxide |
TPU |
Thermoplastic polyurethane |
| MDPE (PE-MD) |
Medium Density Polyethylene |
PP (PPN) |
Polypropylene |
TPR |
Thermoplastic Rubber |
| PA6 |
Polyamide (Nylon) Type 6 |
PPC |
Polypropylene Copolymer |
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| PA11 |
Polyamide (Nylon) Type 11 |
PPH |
Polypropylene Homopolymer |
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If you have surplus plastic materials (scrap / waste, regrind / reground, compound) of any type available
for disposal / recycling please send us the details we will get back
to you as soon as possible, alternatively you can call us now on 0845 873 1137
