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BAMBOO
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Bamboo
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Any of various woody or arborescent grasses (as of the genera Bambusa, Arundinaria, and Dendrocalamus of the subfamily Bambusoideae) of tropical and temperate regions having hollow stems, thick rhizomes, and shoots. The packaging may be in the form of paper, wood or leaves.
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12 December 2022
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1
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CELLULOSE_HYDRATE
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Cellulose hydrate
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A class of materials manufactured by the conversion of natural cellulose to a soluble cellulosic derivative and subsequent regeneration, typically forming a film (e.g., cellophane).
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09 December 2022
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1
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CERAMIC
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Ceramic
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A non-specific material made from clay and hardened by firing at a high temperatures. Examples can include Terra-cotta, Earthenware, Stoneware, Porcelain, and High-Tech Ceramics.
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CLOTH_OR_FABRIC
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Cloth or Fabric
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A non specific material made by weaving, felting, knitting, or crocheting natural and/or synthetic fibers.
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14 November 2014
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1
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COMPOSITE
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Composite
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A material that is made from multiple materials.
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14 November 2014
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1
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CORK_NATURAL
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Natural cork
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Cork is an impermeable buoyant material, the phellem layer of bark tissue that is harvested for commercial use primarily from Quercus suber (the cork oak).
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04 May 2021
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1
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CORRUGATED_BOARD_DOUBLE_WALL
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Double Wall Corrugated Board
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A structure formed by two corrugated inner members glued to one intervening flat facing paperboard with two additional paperboards to each outside corrugated.
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14 November 2014
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1
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CORRUGATED_BOARD_OTHER
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Corrugated Board Other
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A structure formed by one corrugated inner member glued to one flat facing paperboard; also termed single faced.
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14 November 2014
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1
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CORRUGATED_BOARD_SINGLE_WALL
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Single Wall Corrugated Board
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A structure formed by one corrugated inner member glued between two flat facing paperboards; also termed double faced.
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14 November 2014
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CORRUGATED_BOARD_TRIPLE_WALL
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Triple Wall Corrugated Board
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A structure formed by three corrugated inner members glued to two intervieing flat facing paperboards with two additional paperboards to each outside corrugated.
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14 November 2014
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1
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FIBRE_BURLAP
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Burlap
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The American name for cloth woven from jute fibres. In other parts of the world it is known as Hessian, Hessian cloth, or gunny from the Indian gain.
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14 November 2014
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1
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FIBRE_COTTON
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Fibre Cotton
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A natural cellulosic seed-hair fiber, obtained from the seed pod of the cotton plant. First known in India about 3000 B.C.
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14 November 2014
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1
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FIBRE_FLAX
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Fibre Flax
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The plant from the stem of which bast fiber is extracted by retting to produce linen. An erroneous term for linen fiber, particularly in blends.
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14 November 2014
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1
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FIBRE_HEMP
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Fibre Hemp
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Hemp is a commonly used term for varieties of the Cannabis plant. Hemp can yield fibre which can be used in ropes, cloths, weaves, as a reinforcement of polymer composites as well as pulps for paper making.
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14 November 2014
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FIBRE_JUTE
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Fibre Jute
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A bast fiber obtained from the round pod jute or the long pod jute of the family Tiliaceae. Grown extensively in Pakistan and India, mainly in the Bengal district of Pakistan.
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14 November 2014
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FIBRE_OTHER
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Fibre Other
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A non specific material made of a unit of matter, either natural or manufactured, that forms the basic element of fabrics and other textile structures.
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14 November 2014
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FOAM
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Foam
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A non specific material in a lightweight cellular form resulting from introduction of gas bubbles during manufacture, used to reduce shock and vibration or abrasion.
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14 November 2014
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1
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GLASS
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Glass
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A non-specific inorganic substance fused at high temperatures and cooled quickly so that it solidifies to a vitreous or noncrystalline condition. This term applies to transparent clear glass or as a generic term if distinction with coloured glass is not desired.
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14 November 2014
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GLASS_COLOURED
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Coloured Glass
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Glass containing external colouring or glass that has been coloured by the addition of colouring agents/particles in its creation
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14 November 2014
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1
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LAMINATED_CARTON
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Laminated Carton
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A material made up of laminates of paperboard, foil and polyethylene which combined form a sheet suitable for asceptic processing.
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14 November 2014
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1
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METAL_ALUMINUM
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Aluminum
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A non specific material made from aluminum or aluminum alloy.
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14 November 2014
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1
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METAL_BRASS
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Brass
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Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
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14 November 2014
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1
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METAL_IRON
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Iron
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A heavy metallic element (Fe) capable of being fashioned into a variety of forms.
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14 November 2014
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1
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METAL_LEAD
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Lead
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A bluish-white soft malleable ductile plastic but inelastic heavy metallic element (Pb)
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14 November 2014
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1
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METAL_OTHER
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Metal
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A non specific material made from metal or metal alloy material.
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14 November 2014
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METAL_STAINLESS_STEEL
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Stainless Steel
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An alloy of steel with chromium and sometimes another element (as nickel or molybdenum) that is practically immune to rusting and ordinary corrosion
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14 November 2014
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1
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METAL_STEEL
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Steel
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Commercial iron that contains carbon in any amount up to about 1.7 percent as an essential alloying constituent, is malleable when under suitable conditions, and is distinguished from cast iron by its malleability and lower carbon content.
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14 November 2014
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METAL_TIN
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Tin
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Tin is a chemical element that is obtained chiefly from the mineral cassiterite, where it occurs as an oxide, SnO2. This silvery, malleable poor metal is not easily oxidized in air, and is used to coat other metals to prevent corrosion. It is used in many alloys, most notably bronze
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14 November 2014
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1
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MINERAL_CALCIUM_CARBONATE
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Calcium Carbonate
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Ground calcium carbonate and precipitated calcium carbonate products serve as functional fillers in plastic and rubber applications. Calcium carbonate is widely used as in polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyolefin, polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE) and unsaturated polyester resins applications. Calcium carbonate is used for its excellent optical properties, ability to improve impact strength, role as a processing aid and ability to replace plastic resins.
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14 November 2014
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MINERAL_OTHER
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Mineral Other
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Any other mineral-based material not available in this list. Should be used as a temporary measure while a proper code is established
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14 November 2014
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1
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MINERAL_TALC
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Talc
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Talc is used to stiffen thermoplastics, mainly polypropylene but also polyethylene and polyamide (Nylon).
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14 November 2014
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1
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NATURAL_RUBBER
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Natural rubber
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A strong elastic material made by drying the sap from various tropical trees, especially the American rubber tree.
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14 November 2014
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1
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OTHER
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Not Otherwise Specified
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A non-specific material that cannot be defined with the current material codes. Should be used as a temporary measure while a proper code is established for the type of material.
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14 November 2014
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1
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PAPER_CORRUGATED
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Corrugated
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The most common type of box manufactured from containerboard, layers of linerboard and one layer of medium. The layers are combined on a corrugator, a machine that presses corrugations into the medium and laminates a layer of linerboard to each side. The sheets are folded, printed, and glued or stapled to make a finished box.
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14 November 2014
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PAPER_KRAFT
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Kraft paper
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Kraft paper is the paper grade with the highest strength. It is used for the production of e.g. paper bags, emery paper or shopping bags.
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09 December 2022
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1
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PAPER_KRAFT_WET_STRENGTH
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Kraft paper (wet strength)
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The wet-strength kraft paper has a certain tear strength when wet due to special additives. It is used for the production of e.g. paper bags, emery paper or shopping bags.
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09 December 2022
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1
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PAPER_MOLDED_PULP
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Molded Pulp
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Used for producing pulp-based or fibrous products by pressing; example products: egg packages, trays and boxes for fruits and vegetables.
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14 November 2014
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1
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PAPER_OTHER
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Paper Other
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Any other paper-based material not available in this list. Should be used as a temporary measure while a proper code is established.
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14 November 2014
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1
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PAPER_PAPER
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Paper
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A non-specific sheet material produced by the matting of fibres from wood, rags, or other fibrous materials. Generally, paper is of a lesser thickness or weight than paperboard.
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14 November 2014
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1
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PAPER_PAPERBOARD
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Paperboard
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A non specific material, generally made from cotton or wood, that describe a variety or of board materials used in the production of boxes, folding cartons, and solid fibre and corrugated shipping containers; also termed cardboard
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14 November 2014
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1
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PAPER_RAYON
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Rayon Paper
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Generic term for a manmade fiber derived from regenerated cellulose.
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14 November 2014
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1
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PLASTIC_BIO_PLASTIC
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Bio-plastic
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Plastic certified as compliant with the European norm EN13432 over being recyclable through disintegration or biodegradation
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14 November 2014
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PLASTIC_OTHER
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Plastic Other
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A non-specific material made of any of numerous organic synthetic or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight and that can be made into objects, films, or filaments.
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14 November 2014
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1
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PLASTIC_THERMOPLASTICS
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Thermoplastics
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A non-specific substance that becomes soft and pliable when heated, without a change in its intrinsic properties. Polystyrene and polyethylene are thermoplastics.
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14 November 2014
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1
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POLYMER_APET
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Polyethylene Terephthalate, amorphous (APET)
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Polyethylene Terephthalate, amorphous (APET) has a very high transparency, is flame retardant and suitable for direct food contact. It is used for packaging of all kinds.
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09 December 2022
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1
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POLYMER_BOPP
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Polypropylene, longitudinally and laterally stretched (BOPP)
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Biaxially oriented PP (BOPP) films are characterized by their tear, impact and puncture resistance. The film is mainly used in food packaging, e.g. as candy wrap or wrapping for chocolate bars.
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09 December 2022
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1
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POLYMER_CELLULOSE_ACETATE
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Cellulose Acetate
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Cellulose acetate is one of the most important esters of cellulose. Depending on the way it has been processed cellulose acetate can be used for a wide variety of applications, e.g. films, membranes or fibers.
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14 November 2014
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1
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POLYMER_CPET
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Crystallized polyethylene terephthalate (CPET)
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Crystallized polyethylene terephthalate (CPET) is a variation of standard PET which has been crystallized for heat resistance, rigidity, and toughness
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12 December 2022
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1
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POLYMER_EPOXY
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Epoxy
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Epoxy resins are thermoset polymers which are frequently used as coatings for metal packaging such as soft-drink cans.
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14 November 2014
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1
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POLYMER_EPS
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Expanded polystyrene (EPS)
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Expanded polystyrene is a rigid, tough, closed cell and lightweight thermoplastic foam material. It is manufactured by expanding spherical beads in a mold, using heat and pressure to fuse the beads together. While each individual bead is a closed cell environment, there are significant open spaces between each bead.
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22 September 2021
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1
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POLYMER_EVA
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Ethylene vinyl acetate, (EVA)
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Ethylene vinyl acetate, a copolymer of 60 to 90% ethylene and 40 to 10% vinyl acetate. Packaging applications include soft films, coatings, hot melt adhesives, wine cork substitutes, and closure seals for plastic and metal container caps.
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14 November 2014
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1
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POLYMER_EVOH
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Ethylene vinyl alcohol, (EVOH)
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Ethylene vinyl alcohol, a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl alcohol. A plastic resin commonly used in food applications to provide barrier to oxygen and other gases.
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14 November 2014
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1
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POLYMER_HDPE
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High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
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High-Density PolyEthylene (HDPE) is a polyethylene thermoplastic made from petroleum. A strong, relatively opaque form of polyethylene having a dense structure with few side branches off the main carbon backbone. Can be applied to bottles, flasks and caps.
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14 November 2014
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1
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POLYMER_LDPE
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Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
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Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is a polyethylene thermoplastic made from petroleum. A strong form of polyethylene having a less dense structure with more side branches off the main carbon backbone (on about 2% of the carbon atoms) than HDPE; therefore its tensile strength is lower, and its resilience is higherMade in translucent or opaque variations, it is quite flexible, and tough to the degree of being almost unbreakable. It is widely used for manufacturing various containers, dispensing bottles, wash bottles, tubing, plastic bags for computer components, and various moulded laboratory equipment. Its most common use is in plastic bags.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_LLDPE
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Linear Low Density Polyethylene
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Linear low density polyethylene is a linear polyethylene with a significant number of short branches on the polymer backbone. It is commonly made by copolymerization of ethylene with longer-chain olefins. It is different from LDPE due to the absence of long chain branches which gives it higher tensile strength, impact and puncture resistance than LDPE. Common uses of LLDPE are plastic bags, wraps, stretch wraps, pouches, covers and lids.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_MDPE
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Medium-density Polyethylene
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Medium-density polyethylene is a type of polyethylene defined by a density range of 0.926-0.940 g/cm3. MDPE is typically used in shrink films, sacks, packaging film and carrier bags.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_NYLON
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Nylon
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Packaging applications include oven-baking bags (nylon 6 and nylon 66) and barrier layers (MXD6 and nylon 6) for PET and HDPE bottles. Very occasionally, bottles can be made of nylon.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_OPP
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Oriented polypropylene (OPP)
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Oriented polypropylene (OPP) is made of a soft polypropylene material which is stretched in a transverse or longitudinal direction (monoaxial) and becomes therefore brittle. Also known as: biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), CAS Registry Number: 9003-07-0
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09 February 2022
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1
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POLYMER_OTHER
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Polymers Other
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A non-specific chemical compound or mixture of compounds formed by polymerization and consisting essentially of repeating structural units
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_PA
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Polyamide (PA)
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A polymer with repeating units linked by amide bonds. Polyamides (PA) occur both naturally and artificially, examples of naturally occurring polyamides are proteins, such as wool and silk. Artificially made polyamides can be nylons, aramids, and sodium poly(aspartate).
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09 December 2022
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1
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POLYMER_PAN
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Polyacrylonitril (PAN)
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Polyacrylonitril is a organic polymer which is frequently used in fibres for textiles. As fibres the material is frequently referred to as Acrylic.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_PC
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Polycarbonate (PC)
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Polycarbonate, a transparent thermoplastic which is used in a wide variety of applications including CDs and DVDs, eyeglasses, cell phone covers, laptops as well as packaging applications such as bottles.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_PCL
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Polycaprolactone (PCL)
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Polycaprolactone is a biodegradable polyester which is also used in in the manufacturing of polyurethanes. It is also used in blends with thermoplastic starch to improve properties and can also be used as a plasticizer to PVC.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_PE
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Polyethylene (PE)
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A thermoplastic composed of the polymers of ethylene.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_PEN
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Polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN)
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Polyethylene naphthalate is a polymer with good barrier properties (unlike Polyethylene terephthalate). It is well-suited for production of the amber-colored bottles meant for packing beverages like beer.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_PET
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Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
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Polyethylene terephthalate is a thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family and is used in synthetic fibers. Can be applied to bottles, flasks and caps.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_PETG
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Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG)
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Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) is a PET modified with glycol, which is characterized by its aqueous properties (viscosity). Applications are found in injection molding.
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09 December 2022
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POLYMER_PHA
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Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
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Polyhydroxyalkanoates are linear polyesters produced in nature by bacterial fermentation of sugar or lipids.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_PLA
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Polylactic Acid or Polylactide (PLA)
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Polylactic acid or Polylactide is a biodegradable, thermoplastic, aliphatic polyester derived from lactic acid.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_PMMA
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Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
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Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) is often used as a lightweight and shatterproof alternative to glass, due to its transparency, brilliance and scratch resistance, PMMA is therefore often referred to as acrylic glass.
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09 December 2022
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POLYMER_POM
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Polyoxymethylene (POM)
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Polyoxymethylene (POM) is a thermoplastic with good mechanical properties and high dimensional stability. Fields of application are the automotive industry and electrical engineering, in packaging it is used for e.g. spray cans, gas lighter tanks, gas ampoules. Also known as acetal, polyacetal, and polyformaldehyde.
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09 December 2022
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POLYMER_PP
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Polypropylene (PP)
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A non-specific material made of various thermoplastic plastics or fibers that are polymers of propylene.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_PS
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Polystyrene (PS)
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A polymer prepared by the polymerization of styrene as the sole monomer
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_PU
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Polyurethanes (PU)
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Polyurethanes are primarily thermoset resins which are used in the manufacture of flexible and rigid foams, microcellular foam seals and gaskets, as well as high performance adhesives, surface coatings and sealants. Polyurethane can also be used to make synthetic fibers.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_PVA
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Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
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Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA or PVOH) is a biodegradable and highly water soluble polymer with high gas and grease barrier. Common uses for PVA are paper adhesives, paper coatings, as a self-standing water soluble films as well as blends to improve processability of thermoplastic starch.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_PVC
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
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A polymer of vinyl chloride used especially for electrical insulation, films, and pipes
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01 August 2015
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POLYMER_PVDC
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Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC)
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Polyvinylidene chloride is primarily used as a barrier coating to provide barrier against fat, vapour and gases.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_SAN
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Styrene acrylonitrile (SAN)
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Styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) is a copolymer transparent and rigid plastic. Examples of applications are kitchenware and cosmetic packaging.
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09 December 2022
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POLYMER_TPS
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Thermoplastic Starch (TPS)
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Thermoplastic starch is obtained through destructurization of natural starch through exposure to shear and heat. TPS is most frequently used in blends with biodegradable synthetic polymers such as PCL and PVA.
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14 November 2014
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POLYMER_XPS
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Extruded polystyrene (XPS)
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Extruded polystyrene is a rigid, tough, closed cell and lightweight thermoplastic foam material. It is manufactured using a process of extrusion that produces a homogeneous "closed cell" matrix with each cell fully enclosed by polystyrene walls.
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22 September 2021
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RUBBER
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Rubber
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A strong elastic synthetic substance made either by improving the qualities of natural rubber or by an industrial process using petroleum and coal products
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VINYL
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Vinyl
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A non-specific polymer of a vinyl compound or a product (as a resin or a textile fiber) made from such a polymer
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WIRE
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Wire
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A non-specific material made of metal in the form of a very flexible thread or slender rod.
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WOOD_HARDWOOD
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Hardwood
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A general term referring to any variety of broad-leaved, deciduous trees, and the wood from those trees. The term has nothing to do with the actual hardness of the wood; some hardwoods are softer than certain softwood (evergreen) species.
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WOOD_OTHER
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Wood
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A non specific material made from the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees.
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WOOD_SOFTWOOD
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Softwood
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General term used to describe lumber produced from needle and/or cone bearing trees (Conifers).
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