Thermoplastic elastomers
Thermoplastic elastomers are soft to hard plastics that can be shaped when heat is applied . They can be melted and then reprocessed. For example, they can be welded to create watertight connections or to make rings or frames from extruded profiles.
Disposal
According to the “Regulation on the European Waste Catalogue (AVV)”, the waste product made of TPE can be classified according to Chapter 7 “Wastes from organic chemical processes” and the waste code 07 02 13. This waste code stands for waste classified as non-hazardous.
They can therefore be disposed of in normal household quantities with normal household waste. Please use the container provided by your public waste disposal authority for residual waste as the appropriate disposal container.
See also: TPE
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