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We would like to know where we might be able to ob...

Question asked by Sangat Chandhok 1 year 43 weeks ago.
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Sangat Chandhok

We would like to know where we might be able to obtain info on non-chemical (prefered) or chemical tests to determine which type of plastic various items from domestic and industrial waste stream are made from. There are many items that do not carry the 1-7 identification mark found on more recent consumer items and the information is required for waste recycling.

There is no easy test to determine with certainty what a polymer is. Fourier Transform Infra Red analysis is the probably the best way but it is costly and time consuming. Best regards, Paul Anderson Consultant Pera Pera Innovation Park Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0PB UK Tel: + 44 (0) 1664 501 501 Fax: + 44 (0) 1664 501 556 Email: paul.anderson@pera.com Website: www.pera.com

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