Information of Plastics Worksheet

Plastic Type & Symbol Plastic Examples Chemical Formula Chemical Structure

♳ Beverage bottles, plastic (C10H8O4)n

PET (Polyethylene cans, fabric fibres and
Terephthalate) carpets, some bottles for
hygiene products

♴ Bottles for household (C2H4)n More linear compared to LDPE:

HDPE (High-Density chemicals, milk jugs,
Polyethylene) juice containers, →
medicine bottles

♵ Toys, blister wrap, cling (C2H3Cl)n

PVC (Polyvinyl wrap, detergent bottles,
Chloride) loose-leaf binders, blood
bags, medical tubing

♶ Bags (grocery, dry (C2H4)n More “branches” compared to

LDPE (Low-Density cleaning, bread, frozen HDPE:
Polyethylene) food bags, newspapers,
garbage), plastic wraps;
coatings for paper milk
cartons and hot & cold →
beverage cups; some
squeezable bottles
(honey, mustard), food
storage containers

♷ Thermal vests, car parts (C3H6)n

PP (Polypropylene) (bumpers), disposable
diapers, sanitary pad
liners, furniture

♸ Food containers, egg (C8H8)n

PS (Polystyrene) cartons, disposable cups
and bowls, packaging,
cosmetic bags