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Recycled polyethylene (rPE)
Recycled HDPE, LDPE and LLDPE come from post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial (PIR) sources. They are supplied as pellets, agglomerate, regrind or washed flake. Quality is defined by agreed parameters, not by a resin-producer grade.
- Base polymerHDPE, LDPE or LLDPE
- SourcePost-consumer (PCR) or post-industrial (PIR)
- Physical formPellets · agglomerate · regrind · washed flake
- Parameters agreed per offerMelt flow index, density, colour, moisture, ash and contamination, odour
Typical properties
| Base polymer | HDPE, LDPE or LLDPE |
|---|---|
| Source | Post-consumer (PCR) or post-industrial (PIR) |
| Physical form | Pellets · agglomerate · regrind · washed flake |
| Parameters agreed per offer | Melt flow index, density, colour, moisture, ash and contamination, odour |
| Colour | Natural, light, mixed or black, depending on the stream |
| Packing | Big bags or 25 kg bags; confirmed in each offer |
Typical values for this material class from public technical literature. The governing values are those on the manufacturer’s TDS or COA for the exact grade quoted in each offer.
Applications
- Drainage, cable-protection and non-pressure pipe
- Refuse sacks and non-food film
- Crates, pallets and moulded goods
- Blending with virgin resin to raise recycled content
How the grade is selected
- PCR or PIR, and which collection stream
- Form: pellets, agglomerate, regrind or flake
- Melt flow index and density for your process
- Colour, moisture and contamination limits
Documents with an offer
- TDSTechnical data sheet for the offered grade, when available
- SDSSafety data sheet applicable to the supplied product
- COACertificate of analysis or relevant lot documentation, when supplied
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between PCR and PIR?
Post-consumer recycled (PCR) material comes from products used and discarded by consumers. Post-industrial recycled (PIR) material comes from production scrap that never reached a consumer. PIR is usually cleaner and more uniform.
Can recycled PE replace virgin resin?
For many non-pressure and non-food uses, yes, fully or in a blend. Pressure pipe and food packaging normally need virgin or specially approved material.
How do you describe recycled quality in an offer?
The offer states the form, source and the parameters agreed with the supplier, such as melt flow, density, moisture and contamination. A sample can be discussed before a first order.
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Need this material?
Send the application, your current grade or specification, the quantity and the destination port. We reply with a written offer that names the manufacturer, grade and origin.