SPI MATERIAL CONTAINER CODING SYSTEM

The SPI resin identification code (also known as the material container code) system has been developed to provide a consistent national system to facilitate recycling of post-consumer plastics through the normal channels for collecting recyclable materials from household waste. Improper use of the SPI resin identification code can have serious ramifications for individual manufacturers and could jeopardize the integrity of the coding system. Please make sure to read the Guide to the Correct Usage of the SPI Resin Identification Code.

The technical bulletins containing the engraving masters and artwork for the SPI Material Container Codes area available for purchase from SPI. Please see our on-line catalog at:

Item AU-158 for Bottles

Item BJ-101 for Rigid Plastic Containers

*The following images are available in Adobe PDF format. To view these images requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available at Adobe's Web site.

	Download PETE1.pdf
	Download HDPE2.pdf
	Download Vinyl3.pdf
	Download LDPE4.pdf
	Download PP5.pdf
	Download PS6.pdf
	Download Other7.pdf

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