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

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  • @edocsil123
    @edocsil123 9 місяців тому +4

    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!

  • @danielszalbot8996
    @danielszalbot8996 2 роки тому +51

    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.

    • @scatdawg1
      @scatdawg1 2 роки тому +2

      Great insights, do you recommend anywhere we could learn more about the grades

    • @odufumarvelous9420
      @odufumarvelous9420 2 роки тому

      I am the founder of scrapking9ja. We are looking at adding Plastic to our operation and this is nice. I would love to be friends if you don't mind. You can check scrapking9ja online. Please reach me personally through the number if you check us up

    • @mdsultankhichi4271
      @mdsultankhichi4271 2 роки тому

      Hi Sir,
      Do you sell HDPE in India as well?

    • @farhankapra3805
      @farhankapra3805 2 роки тому

      Hello sir can we talk?

    • @ronaldbarrett3112
      @ronaldbarrett3112 Рік тому

      Good remark. Thanks

  • @ronaldbarrett3112
    @ronaldbarrett3112 Рік тому +3

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

  • @onigengu7846
    @onigengu7846 2 роки тому +11

    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!

    • @onigengu7846
      @onigengu7846 2 роки тому

      I don't even work in anything recycling or relevant to this video but just having the info allows me to be aware of what kinds of plastics are "bad" (meaning harder to recycle and barely even recycles) and which kinds are good and also that the idea of recycling plastics is to use the same plastic for as many things as you can, presumably the highly recyclable ones, so that it can all flow consistently and the recycling process can function optimally.

    • @PlasconPlastics
      @PlasconPlastics  2 роки тому +2

      @@onigengu7846 Just wanted to say thanks for your awesome comment! glad you can use this info in daily life!

  • @oliverbarkley7355
    @oliverbarkley7355 3 роки тому +17

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

    • @Eileen_12311
      @Eileen_12311 2 роки тому

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      Our company specializes in producing all kinds of whitening agents,such as OB OB-1 KSN KCB etc.Any demand please feel free to contact with me,my dear friend

    • @SayamMudassar
      @SayamMudassar Рік тому +1

      You are Right

  • @Uvisir
    @Uvisir 4 місяці тому +2

    this should be a standard lecture in all schools

  • @sivhelgesen9268
    @sivhelgesen9268 2 роки тому +4

    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

    • @inabasketball2205
      @inabasketball2205 2 роки тому

      yea, he is so good at plastic. I love his content!

  • @ahmadjeelabdeen9050
    @ahmadjeelabdeen9050 3 місяці тому

    Very informative thanks for sharing

  • @shashanknagoraojadhav6017
    @shashanknagoraojadhav6017 2 роки тому +2

    Very good information, Thank you!!!

  • @nicholasdaka963
    @nicholasdaka963 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for the insightful explanation

  • @ardckaransafc7263
    @ardckaransafc7263 6 місяців тому +1

    was very helpfull, thanks.

  • @alimohammed239
    @alimohammed239 10 місяців тому +1

    Great 👍

  • @createproduce1222
    @createproduce1222 Місяць тому

    Great overview.

  • @Zullavision
    @Zullavision 4 місяці тому

    Thank you this video was informative

  • @BadlndsBob
    @BadlndsBob Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @YoDada
    @YoDada Рік тому +2

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

  • @ishi-b9h
    @ishi-b9h 8 місяців тому

    Thankyou this useful for my exam revision
    Thanks dude 😁

  • @Mercurymantis
    @Mercurymantis Рік тому

    Dt GCSE student here, your video was very informing and helpfull with my understanding of plastics, will be saving for future use ^^

  • @dru_the_savage9157
    @dru_the_savage9157 5 місяців тому

    very helpful👍

  • @nikodimosbiruk2243
    @nikodimosbiruk2243 4 місяці тому

    Thank you. We have understood thorouly.

  • @sl1020
    @sl1020 Рік тому +2

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

  • @snqoh
    @snqoh Рік тому

    This was very helpful for my class! Thank you so so so much!

  • @AvocadoAtrocity
    @AvocadoAtrocity 2 роки тому +4

    Quality content. 🥹

  • @Void-fc6jn
    @Void-fc6jn 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @RijilSreyas
    @RijilSreyas 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @k-design6939
    @k-design6939 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @pcexpress911
    @pcexpress911 Рік тому

    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 ?

  • @Nonam_10
    @Nonam_10 10 місяців тому +1

    What type of plastic that contains silicon dioxide?

  • @staycoolproductions
    @staycoolproductions 10 місяців тому

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

  • @clocksfinle7
    @clocksfinle7 5 місяців тому

    hmm.. i would like to see a video on solvents used to recycle each type of plastic

  • @lotanna77
    @lotanna77 Рік тому +4

    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 😁

  • @peterchorbadzhiev8438
    @peterchorbadzhiev8438 Рік тому +1

    Interesting video. I am trying to get more knowledgeable on plastics since I started working in a company that uses a lot of injection molded parts.

  • @AnnaEngels
    @AnnaEngels 2 роки тому +1

    That was a very clear and informative explanation. Thanks!

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      @cesarbetancourtvega9869 2 роки тому

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  • @cosimop1539
    @cosimop1539 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi, thank you for your nformation. Which kind of university degree study these product? Engineer or chemistry or else?

    • @cosimop1539
      @cosimop1539 6 місяців тому

      And what about ABS plastic? Pro and cons? Use?

  • @kingluq7007
    @kingluq7007 Рік тому

    this video is extremely helpful and informative . Thank you so much

  • @PacificMoldDesign
    @PacificMoldDesign 8 місяців тому

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

  • @animalsshort3814
    @animalsshort3814 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing information sir😍😍

  • @seacrowcontractors5611
    @seacrowcontractors5611 2 роки тому +1

    Loved Your Presentation Bro. Highly Recommend it. Thank You !!

  • @mikeb1587
    @mikeb1587 Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much for this clarity on different types of plastics. My question is about shower puffs. I want to know what type of plastic they are?

  • @thrdel
    @thrdel Рік тому

    Do you have a video about PBAT plastic ?

  • @khalidhatem1855
    @khalidhatem1855 2 роки тому +2

    very informative, thank you.

  • @martinmwiba3253
    @martinmwiba3253 2 роки тому +1

    Perfect explanation sir

  • @shancampbell-gi2fe
    @shancampbell-gi2fe 4 місяці тому

    What's the reason they wouldn't except my plastic bottle s from rubbing alcohol & hydrogen peroxide both are #2. HDPE? I'm in the san diego ca. Area if you possibly know of a place. Thank you.

  • @nickschuyler
    @nickschuyler 2 роки тому +1

    Great dissertation! Thanks.

  • @injectionmoldingskillsmore1064
    @injectionmoldingskillsmore1064 3 роки тому

    Great stuff Thanks

  • @negretoide
    @negretoide 3 роки тому +2

    Well explained! Thank you. I would definately use it for my classes if you are ok with it.

  • @mdshihad6326
    @mdshihad6326 9 місяців тому

    Hello brother I am from Bangladesh , I learned a lot from you . ! Want to work with you further to explore more !😊🙋‍♂️

  • @charlesbromberick4247
    @charlesbromberick4247 Рік тому +1

    Which plastic is the screw on tops of soda bottles?

    • @notanindianscammer7594
      @notanindianscammer7594 Рік тому

      The most common type of bottle cap is the plastic cap. Plastic bottle caps are made of polyethylene terephthalate. It is a thermoplastic polymer resin that is a part of the polyester family. This kind of plastic is widely used in beverage and food containers. Depending on the processing method, this material can appear transparent, opaque or white. This type of plastic is usually has the PET abbreviation. It is a different plastic than what the bottle itself is made of. Metal bottle caps are made of steel.

    • @bjohnson477
      @bjohnson477 10 місяців тому

      That guy is wrong, it's mostly either PP or HDPE.

  • @aaronghosh5230
    @aaronghosh5230 2 роки тому +2

    #loveit! soo informative. Keep doing what ur doing zaddy

  • @susietoman6620
    @susietoman6620 10 місяців тому

    well done!

  • @Mango_9934
    @Mango_9934 Рік тому

    This was so interesting!! Thank you for this

  • @chinupatra6268
    @chinupatra6268 Рік тому

    Very much informative and inspiring

  • @aaqilashaini3636
    @aaqilashaini3636 2 роки тому

    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

  • @Sayf284
    @Sayf284 Рік тому

    Man, you’re amazing how you explain is great keep going from turkey 🇹🇷

  • @aqmorisny
    @aqmorisny Рік тому

    Thank you for informing people in this topic

  • @cptray-steam
    @cptray-steam 2 роки тому +1

    I know polystyrene sort of melts in acetone. What's left is a goo.

    • @TealScarab
      @TealScarab Рік тому

      That goo happens to act practically like napalm.

  • @elfarouk3306
    @elfarouk3306 2 роки тому +1

    a great explanation , thnx.

  • @selvamenterprises5769
    @selvamenterprises5769 3 роки тому

    Thank you for you detail example pictures and explations....

  • @nakaayikevin6896
    @nakaayikevin6896 2 роки тому

    Woow great information 😘

  • @inabasketball2205
    @inabasketball2205 2 роки тому +1

    love ur content man!

  • @g.aarslan6873
    @g.aarslan6873 Рік тому

    What about ABS and samica.?

  • @tolulopeakingbemisola
    @tolulopeakingbemisola Рік тому

    This was beautiful. Thanks

  • @mohammadrezakordi9280
    @mohammadrezakordi9280 9 місяців тому

    Thank you very much

  • @vonteddunirmala7744
    @vonteddunirmala7744 2 роки тому

    Super bro for brilliant information

  • @MrDavePed
    @MrDavePed Рік тому +2

    The only way to effectively sort mixed plastics is to grind them all up together and then separate them by density striation in a controlled density bath.
    Much more efficient that paying people to pick through the garbage. Grind it all up first. Remove one group at a time by gradually increasing the density of your liquid bath medium. You can also apply centrifugal separation as needed.
    ..

  • @nurulalamsiddiki3751
    @nurulalamsiddiki3751 28 днів тому

    Thank you

  • @ssliworldpeace
    @ssliworldpeace Рік тому

    Thanks for your video, very good !

  • @-1-2-1-
    @-1-2-1- Місяць тому

    what about abs?

  • @dni3541
    @dni3541 2 роки тому +1

    Can you list carbon composite as one of plastic ? Some companies used as polupropylene

  • @nicolekendle7880
    @nicolekendle7880 2 роки тому

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @akbarshoed
    @akbarshoed 8 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @chalithavirajfernando8099
    @chalithavirajfernando8099 2 роки тому

    Clear, thanks good job

  • @talbakish7045
    @talbakish7045 Рік тому

    What about PHA?

  • @yessirski310
    @yessirski310 Рік тому +1

    This video was awesome thank you very much. I am curious though, if a person were to collect the correctly sorted plastics (for example 100 type #1 water bottles) is there a market for buyers of these? Outside of municipalities offering around 5 cents per bottle. Im curious if a person does the hard work of sorting plastics based on their number will anyone pay for that?

  • @gaveshnimsara3914
    @gaveshnimsara3914 2 роки тому

    I'm trying to pursue a career in plastic recycling. Can someone recommend a university to do my master's in Plastic recycling? I have been trying for days. But none provide specifically plastic recycling.

  • @palashchoudhury5565
    @palashchoudhury5565 Рік тому

    Wht abt Tetra Pak

  • @Rocky-tq7ep
    @Rocky-tq7ep Рік тому

    Nice explanation

  • @ghashforing-9225
    @ghashforing-9225 8 місяців тому

    Can't we bleach plastic and turn it into transparent plastic seeds

  • @randyvanheusden732
    @randyvanheusden732 Рік тому

    What about a Delrin Plastic which was used and maybe still used in making plastic sprinklers?

  • @akopolycarp6596
    @akopolycarp6596 Рік тому

    Great 🎉

  • @sPi711
    @sPi711 5 днів тому

    Pretty vague, considering you said number 7 plastics are a larger group; which you spent no time on.

  • @USA50_
    @USA50_ Рік тому

    Thanks for the video ❤️👍🇺🇲🇨🇦

  • @palermo777
    @palermo777 10 місяців тому

    cool thanks

  • @123abundance
    @123abundance 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤

  • @danielmackenzie9601
    @danielmackenzie9601 2 роки тому

    Where does medical grade plastic fall?

    • @bjohnson477
      @bjohnson477 10 місяців тому

      They can be any type of material. Depends on the application. Some are your basic polymers with additives or are manufactured a specific way to have better properties suited for the application.
      We make "medical grade" high impact polystyrene shells for first response pregnancy tests at my place of employment. Common material, but what makes it medical grade are the manufacturing procedures.

  • @luciusirving5926
    @luciusirving5926 Рік тому

    Only way to recycle PS is to distill it into naphtha. It should become naphtha right of the bat if distilled properly considering the fact that PS has more hydrogen and carbon than any other polymer.

  • @a.ibrahim5
    @a.ibrahim5 Рік тому

    Medical intravenous fluid lines are made of what type of plastic?

    • @bjohnson477
      @bjohnson477 10 місяців тому

      I can tell you that the connectors and adapters are made from polycarbonate, which have BPA in them! BE AFRAID!!!!!!!!

  • @audioilm8927
    @audioilm8927 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your help

  • @freXampl
    @freXampl Рік тому

    PP is extremely strong...
    "I'm 30 ffs. Stop laughing."

  • @PlasconPlastics
    @PlasconPlastics  2 роки тому

    Hi everyone. Interested in plastic recycling? And the REAL reason plastic is rarely recycled. Check out this video :) ua-cam.com/video/HK2-soav-k8/v-deo.html

    • @gerrychua8211
      @gerrychua8211 2 роки тому

      Hi, may I use your video in our marine litter workshop for students to learn more about plastics?

    • @PlasconPlastics
      @PlasconPlastics  2 роки тому +1

      @@gerrychua8211 hello, yes! Feel free to use any of our videos

  • @nicolerobbins9119
    @nicolerobbins9119 Рік тому

    Fascinating

  • @shayari_dil_se-ic1tm
    @shayari_dil_se-ic1tm 6 місяців тому

    What is Epoxy

    • @shubham-sig729
      @shubham-sig729 6 місяців тому

      Forget it now bro, js focus on your exam. No one gonna reply now ig.

  • @mabraty598
    @mabraty598 2 роки тому

    Good video

  • @VVeiQuek
    @VVeiQuek 2 роки тому

    So... why do most PET bottles come with HDPE caps that each leaves a ring that is slightly harder/tedious to remove? Now even some yogurt drinks/fruit drinks are packaged with the mouth part made up of HDPE. I had to use a saw or heated metal to break it apart before recycling.

    • @PlasconPlastics
      @PlasconPlastics  2 роки тому +6

      Good question. In an ideal world they should be the same and not sure why they are not. However, you should not need to separate the cap and bottle. This is because HDPE and PET is usually separated in a sink-float tank. PET is less dense then HDPE so the separation process is fairly easy once the entire bottle is grinded down.

    • @bjohnson477
      @bjohnson477 10 місяців тому

      Seriously? PET is way denser than HDPE.

  • @henryheyer6700
    @henryheyer6700 Рік тому

    thank you for everything

  • @MisconceivedPancit
    @MisconceivedPancit 8 місяців тому +1

    One type of pastic wasn't mentioned.....the trust of humans.

  • @cesarmata3787
    @cesarmata3787 2 роки тому

    What category is Plastisol in?

    • @PlasconPlastics
      @PlasconPlastics  2 роки тому

      Plastisol is number 3 plastic (PVC). See more info here:
      latem.com/blog/what-exactly-is-plastisol.htm

  • @Carnivorous-Vegan
    @Carnivorous-Vegan 2 роки тому

    Does anybody know which kind of plastic is used to make the large animal carriers?

    • @PlasconPlastics
      @PlasconPlastics  2 роки тому

      It probably varies. Most likely though it will be #5 or PP. You should be able to check on the bottom

  • @paratrooperz1
    @paratrooperz1 Рік тому

    anyone know a strong ridged plastic that i can get in about 3/8 thick and attach with 2 screws on 1 end and hold the weight of my hand and mouse and mousepad like a table top connected to 8020 extruded aluminum im thinking about using aluminum plate but i prefer working with a plastic if i can get similar results????? im building a gaming chair with flight simulator cockpit and the keyboard and mouse pad must be very ridged i really dont want to cut aluminum but it may be the only option

  • @SonarTheBat
    @SonarTheBat 9 місяців тому

    I feel like there's way more.