Resin identification codes - Revision history

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2018-05-28T17:24:30Z

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2018-05-19T19:47:46Z

"any"

Goldwatergrrl: added "SPI codes" to the definition. Added substantial addition of "other uses" to reference "off label" uses of SPI codes

2018-05-19T15:04:59Z

added "SPI codes" to the definition. Added substantial addition of "other uses" to reference "off label" uses of SPI codes

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AddisonDM at 21:07, March 11, 2009

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AddisonDM at 03:41, January 19, 2009

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 '''Microwave Safety'''
-SPI codes do not indicate that a given container is safe for microwave use<ref name="microwavesafe">[http://www.skoozeme.com/techramblings/plastics.html Microwave Safe Plastics]</ref>, as only the base polymer is indicated by the code.  While some plastic types are generally unsafe for microwave heating,<ref name="hunker">[https://www.hunker.com/12003478/what-are-the-numbers-that-say-that-plastic-is-safe-to-use-in-the-microwave-oven|Hunker - ''What Are the Numbers That Say That Plastic Is Safe to Use in the Microwave Oven?'']</ref> most references recommend avoiding the use of any plastic containers for microwave cooking,<ref name="hunker" /><ref name="microwavesafe" > with occasional reports of containers labelled "microwave save" showing evidence of having reacted into food.
+SPI codes do not indicate that a given container is safe for microwave use<ref name="microwavesafe">[http://www.skoozeme.com/techramblings/plastics.html Microwave Safe Plastics]</ref>, as only the base polymer is indicated by the code.  While some plastic types are generally unsafe for microwave heating,<ref name="hunker">[https://www.hunker.com/12003478/what-are-the-numbers-that-say-that-plastic-is-safe-to-use-in-the-microwave-oven|Hunker - ''What Are the Numbers That Say That Plastic Is Safe to Use in the Microwave Oven?'']</ref> most references recommend avoiding the use of any plastic containers for microwave cooking,<ref name="hunker" /><ref name="microwavesafe" /> with occasional reports of containers labelled "microwave save" showing evidence of having reacted into food.
 ==References==

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 '''Microwave Safety'''
-SPI codes do not indicate that a given container is safe for microwave use<ref name="microwavesafe">[http://www.skoozeme.com/techramblings/plastics.html Microwave Safe Plastics]</ref>, as only the base polymer is indicated by the code.  While some plastic types are generally unsafe for microwave heating,<ref name="hunker">[https://www.hunker.com/12003478/what-are-the-numbers-that-say-that-plastic-is-safe-to-use-in-the-microwave-oven|Hunker - ''What Are the Numbers That Say That Plastic Is Safe to Use in the Microwave Oven?'']</ref> most references recommend avoiding the use of plastics for microwave cooking,<ref name="hunker" /><ref name="microwavesafe" > with occasional reports of containers labelled "microwave save" showing evidence of having reacted into food.
+SPI codes do not indicate that a given container is safe for microwave use<ref name="microwavesafe">[http://www.skoozeme.com/techramblings/plastics.html Microwave Safe Plastics]</ref>, as only the base polymer is indicated by the code.  While some plastic types are generally unsafe for microwave heating,<ref name="hunker">[https://www.hunker.com/12003478/what-are-the-numbers-that-say-that-plastic-is-safe-to-use-in-the-microwave-oven|Hunker - ''What Are the Numbers That Say That Plastic Is Safe to Use in the Microwave Oven?'']</ref> most references recommend avoiding the use of any plastic containers for microwave cooking,<ref name="hunker" /><ref name="microwavesafe" > with occasional reports of containers labelled "microwave save" showing evidence of having reacted into food.
 ==References==

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 [[Image:Number1RIC.png|thumb|right|400px|An example of a resin identification symbol, for the common PETE plastic]]
-'''Resin identification codes''' are [[symbol]]s identifying the type of [[plastic]] an item is made of. They were created in 1988 by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc to make the [[recycling]] of plastics easier.<ref>http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/doc.asp?CID=1102&DID=4644</ref>
+'''Resin identification codes''', also known as "SPI codes"<ref name="azo">[https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=4425]</ref> are [[symbol]]s identifying the type of [[plastic]] an item is made of. They were created in 1988 by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc to make the [[recycling]] of plastics easier.<ref>http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/doc.asp?CID=1102&DID=4644</ref>
 The symbol consists of the triangular recycling symbol with a [[number]] and [[acronym]] in the middle. There are seven symbols, using the numbers one through seven.
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 *6- PS: Used primarily in foam packaging and insulation. Styrofoam is made from it
 *7- Other: This is not a specific plastic, but a mix of the above, or a different kind not included in the identification codes. "Other" plastics are used in some large juice containers and reusable containers, and in "plastic lumber."<ref>http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/bin.asp?CID=1102&DID=4645&DOC=FILE.PDF</ref>
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 *2- HDPE: Used for [[milk]] containers, detergent bottles, etc.
 *3- PVC: Best known for its use in PVC piping, and difficult to recycle
-*4- LDPE: Used largely where flexibility is necessary- plastic containers, plastic shopping bags, etc
+*4- LDPE: Used largely where flexibility is necessary- plastic containers, plastic shopping bags, etc.
 *5- PP: Also used in containers, such as for [[yogurt]] and at deli counters
 *6- PS: Used primarily in foam packaging and insulation. Styrofoam is made from it

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	'''Resin identification codes''' are [[symbol]]s identifying the type of [[plastic]] an item is made of. They were created in 1988 by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc to make the [[recycling]] of plastics easier.<ref>http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/doc.asp?CID=1102&DID=4644</ref>		'''Resin identification codes''' are [[symbol]]s identifying the type of [[plastic]] an item is made of. They were created in 1988 by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc to make the [[recycling]] of plastics easier.<ref>http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/doc.asp?CID=1102&DID=4644</ref>

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	'''Resin identification codes''' are [[symbol]]s identifying the type of [[plastic]] an item is made of. They were created in 1988 by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc to make the [[recycling]] of plastics easier.<ref>http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/doc.asp?CID=1102&DID=4644</ref>		'''Resin identification codes''' are [[symbol]]s identifying the type of [[plastic]] an item is made of. They were created in 1988 by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc to make the [[recycling]] of plastics easier.<ref>http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_plastics/doc.asp?CID=1102&DID=4644</ref>

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