PlasticResin code #5

PP — EPR Packaging Material Guide

Polypropylene is a rigid or flexible plastic common in caps, closures, jars, tubes, tubs, pumps, and labels.

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What is PP?

Polypropylene is a rigid or flexible plastic common in caps, closures, jars, tubes, tubs, pumps, and labels.

Common uses

CapsClosuresPumpsTubsTubesLabels

EPR Classification

Report as PP or #5 plastic, especially for closures and small components.

Recyclability: Rigid PP has growing recycling acceptance; pumps and mixed-material closures often need separate review.

Recycled content: PCR PP supply can be limited by format and food-contact requirements.

Common Packaging Formats

Format	Typical weight	Common products
Cap	2-10g	Bottles, jars, tubes
Pump	6-18g	Lotions and soaps
Jar	8-35g	Creams and balms

How to Document PP

• Ask suppliers for resin type, resin identification code, component weight, PCR percentage, and additives.
• Request separate weights for closures, pumps, liners, labels, and decorations.
• Do not report all plastics as one category; resin-specific classification is usually required.

Often Confused With

HDPEPSOther Plastic

Use supplier source text and evidence files to avoid material misclassification. When the material is uncertain, flag it for review rather than guessing.