Dec 8, 2021 #1 Maeonlabs Industrial Joined Dec 8, 2021 Messages 1 Location IN How to test whether a plastic film is made of polyethylene PE or PVC as opposed to other materials?
Dec 8, 2021 #2 TiCl4 Chemical Joined May 1, 2019 Messages 639 Location CA If destructive testing is okay, try looking up "flame test" or "burn test". https://www.boedeker.com/Technical-Resources/Technical-Library/Plastic-Identification Both are described as having blue flames with yellow tips. However, PVC will extinguish upon removal of the flame source while PE will continue to burn. Upvote 0 Downvote
If destructive testing is okay, try looking up "flame test" or "burn test". https://www.boedeker.com/Technical-Resources/Technical-Library/Plastic-Identification Both are described as having blue flames with yellow tips. However, PVC will extinguish upon removal of the flame source while PE will continue to burn.