DISTINGUISH VIRGIN PLASTIC AND RECYCLED PLASTIC FOR RIGHT USES 

Primary plastic and recycled plastic are both plastics that have many applications in life. So how to distinguish virgin plastic and recycled plastic to use plastic properly? Let's read this article to give you the best answer!

Plastic is a miraculous invention of mankind, now plastic is present in all areas of life. Therefore, we should also be equipped with a little knowledge to distinguish primary plastic and recycled plastic to use plastic properly in life.

1. What is virgin plastic?
► Primary plastic includes a number of plastics such as PP, PC, ABS, PS-GPPS, HIPS, POM, PA, PMMA... These are all pure, unadulterated, no additives.
► The characteristics of primary plastic are soft, flexible, with great elasticity, resistant to warping and pressure. The finished product of primary plastic has a high aesthetic value due to its glossy, smooth surface and bright color.
► Depending on the characteristics of each type of primary plastic, these plastics are currently used in many industries such as food packaging, helmets (impact resistance), golf club heads, quality piping systems, etc. plastic can withstand pressure... In addition, primary plastic is also present in the manufacturing of automobiles, electronics, medical equipment...

2. What is recycled plastic?
► Recycled plastic (also known as recycled plastic) is a plastic produced again from collected plastic. Collected plastic is crushed, cleaned, dried and melted. After that, the plastic mixture is passed through an extruder, which presses the plastic to turn into vermicelli or plastic granules.
► Recycled plastic is used as a production material in many fields such as industry, construction or the environment.
► Mainly recycled plastics: HDPE, PP, PE, ABS, PVC...
HDPE recycled plastic
HDPE  (High Density Popyethylene) is recycled from hot steam pipes, tubes for the postal industry, fiber optic cables, drainage pipes, .. HDPE is used to produce bags, packaging, plastic cans, household appliances, blowers. bags, environmental products.
Recycled Plastic PP
PP (Polypropylene) is regenerated from packaging, ropes, carpets, membranes, stationery, other PP plastic parts such as: laboratory instruments, speakers, car interior parts, etc. Seed products PP recycled plastic has tough physical properties, is slightly hard and has high durability.
Recycled Plastic PE
Is the abbreviation for recycled plastic pellets Polyethylene or Polyeten, recycled from plastic bags, agricultural mulch. The products of PE recycled plastic pellets have flexible and tough physical properties.
ABS plastic pellets
ABS (Acrylonitrin butadiene styrene) is a very tough, impact-resistant plastic that is recycled from injection molding products, keyboards, office machines, car parts, motorcycles, helmets, etc. toys, light, rigid, malleable products such as pipes, boxes, musical instruments, car spools, spools and used to produce products that are inferior to the original product.

Recycled PVC pellets
Is an abbreviation of recycled plastic pellets Polivinyl chloride is regenerated from PVC pipes, rigid sheets, oil pipes, electrical plugs... In the recycling process, PVC plastic is mixed with some additives such as chemicals. temperature stabilizer, all kinds of agents: UV absorbing, lubricating, plasticizing, processing aid, hardening, impact resistance, flame retardant, baking powder to match the features of each product.

3. Fireproof Fiberglass Composite Plastic
In addition to primary plastic and recycled plastic, there is currently another type of plastic that is also very present in life. It is fireproof fiberglass composite.
► Composite plastic - FRP (Fibeglass Reinfored Plastic) plastic, also known as glass fiber reinforced plastic, is a composite plastic consisting of a resin phase and a filler phase, the purpose is to increase the physical and mechanical properties of the original plastic.
► In Composite plastic contains glass fiber, carbon fiber, ceramic fiber, heat-stabilizing fiber and some other fiber groups that have the effect of increasing mechanical properties, adhesion, wear resistance, scratch resistance, heat resistance.
► It is because of the above advantages that Composite plastic is currently applied in many industries such as rocket engine shells, aircraft, spacecraft, petroleum pipelines, clean water, wastewater, chemicals, and garbage. and in many other fields.

Above is some basic knowledge about primary plastic, recycled plastic, fireproof composite plastic, hopefully can help you distinguish different types of plastic and plastic utensils around you more easily. From there, choose plastic products suitable for the needs of individuals and families.