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What kind of material is used for the production process? |
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We mostly use Borealis material, for PP PE and HDPE. |
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What is PE? |
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Polyethylene is a derivative of ethene. An oil derivative. |
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What is PE used for? |
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PE is useddoe the production of plastic bags, bottles, car components etc. |
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What is HDPE? |
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High density polyethylene. Manufactured from petroleum. An oil derivative. |
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What is HDPE used for? |
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A couple common uses: plastic fuel tanks (cars) and Tupperware. It has also enabled the manufacture of hula hoops. |
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What is PP? |
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Is a thermoplastic polymer, made |
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What is PP used for? |
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Laboratory equipment, loudspeakers, automotive components, and polymer banknotes |
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What is PVC? |
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Polyvinyl chloride, about 57% of its mass is chlorine, creating a given mass of PVC requires less petroleum than many other polymers. |
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What is PVC used for? |
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50 % of all PVC is used in construction, used also in upholstery clothes, flexible hoses, tubing, electrical insulation, swimming pools and toys. |
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What is PET? |
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PET consists of polymerized units of the monomer ethylene terephthalate, with repeating C10H8O4 units. It contains the chemical elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. If fully burned, it produces only carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).
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What is PET used for? |
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What is PET used for?
A: Majority of the world's PET production is for synthetic fibers (in excess of 60%) with bottle production accounting for around 30% of global demand. |
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