Plastic Knowledge

Type of plastic

7 types of plastic FDA Approved for food contact

1 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET or PETE) Beverage bottles and Medicine jars

2 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). *Containers for detergent, bleaches and soap bottles

3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC or Vinyl) *Plumbing pipes

4 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Cling film, Plastic bags and Squeezable bottles

5 Polypropylene (PP) Lunch box and Syrup bottles

6 Polystyrene (PS or Styrofoam) *Disposable coffee cups Plastic Food boxes and Plastic cutlery

7 Other Baby Bottles, Compact discs and Medical storage

GPI plastic products

GPI s.a.r.l. disposable plastic products are made of Polypropylene, Polystyrene and Polyethylene Terephthalate.

Polypropylene(PP):

Polypropylene is adaptable to a variety of manufacturing techniques which makes it one of the most commonly produced and highly demanded plastics on the market

Polystyrene(PS):

Polystyrene, a hard, stiff, brilliantly transparent synthetic resin produced by the polymerization of styrene. It is widely employed in the food-service industry as rigid trays and containers, disposable eating utensils, and foamed cups, plates, and bowls.

Polyethylene Terephthalate(PET):

PET or PETE, as it is also known, is commonly used for fizzy drinks, water bottles and salad trays. PET is widely recycled back into the manufacturing of items such as textiles, clothing, food and beverage containers and even carpet.