advertorial PLASTRIBUTION TERMINOLOGY Prime Prime Compound Off Grade Off Grade Compound Post-consumer waste Pre-consumer waste Prime + Post-consumer Waste Prime + Pre-consumer Waste Off-Grade + Post-consumer Waste Off-Grade + Pre-consumer Waste
On the basis of the vast range of classifications currently used, Plastribution has chosen to employ simpler and clearer terminology for greater transparency:
Prime
As it comes from the polymerisation plant, and within a published specification.
Off Grade As it comes from the polymerisation plant, but does not conform to a published specification.
Compound
Material within which additives have been incorporated by means of a compounding process.
INDUSTRY TERMINOLOGY Virgin, Prime Compound
Wide-spec, Off Grade, Near to Prime, Second Quality, Second Choice
Industrial
Repro, Reprocesses, Recycled, Reclaimed, Re-engineered
Industrial, Repro, Recycled, Re-engineered
Repro, Blended, Industrial, Recycled Content
Repro, Industrial, Blended, Recycled Content
Repro, Blended, Industrial, Recycled Content
Repro, Industrial, Blended, Recycled Content
Pre-consumer Waste Thermoplastic material that is a waste by-product of an industrial process.
Post-consumer Waste Thermoplastic material which has been recovered from a consumer item that has reached the end of its intended use.
In the event that you require further information, or need to comply with specific requirements in terms of post-consumer waste concentration, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Plastribution team for further information on 0845 3454560 or
sales@plastribution.co.uk.
Plastribution is the UK’s leading distributor of plastics raw materials, delivering reliability, know-how and true business partnership to the world’s best polymer suppliers and our UK customers.
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