Corrugated plastic
Corrugated plastic or corriboard – also known under the trade names of Biplex,
Chemically, the sheet is inert, with a neutral pH factor. At regular temperatures most oils, solvents and water have no effect, allowing it to perform under adverse weather conditions or as a product component exposed to harsh chemicals. Standard sheets can be modified with additives, which are melt-blended into the sheet to meet specific needs of the end-user. Special products that require additives include: ultra-violet protection, anti-static, flame retardant, custom colors, corrosive inhibitors, static-dissipative, among others.
Applications
Corrugated plastic is commonly used to erect commercial, political or other types of signs and for constructing plastic containers and reusable packaging.[citation needed] It is widely used in the signwriting industry for making signs for real estate sales, construction sites and promotions.[citation needed]
The last decade has found its increasing use among
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Recycling
Corrugated plastic is usually made from polypropylene which is capable of being recycled. Resin identification code 5 applies: .[2]
See also
References
- ^ US 4820468 "Method for making welded hollow plastic plate heat exchangers."
- ^ Plastics recycling information sheet Archived 2010-07-22 at the Wayback Machine, Waste Online
Further reading
- Yam, K. L., Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology, John Wiley & Sons, 2009, ISBN 978-0-470-08704-6.