Learn about polymer sourcing

Glossary and education for polymer procurement teams. Technical, regulatory, commercial and logistics topics, clearly explained.

• Melt Flow Rate (MFR / MFI)
• Polyethylene Density Classification
• ISO 1133 (MFR Test Method)
• ISO 178 (Flexural Properties)
• ISO 180 (Izod Impact)
• Vicat Softening Point
• EU 10/2011 Food Contact Regulation
• FDA 21 CFR 177.1520
• REACH and Polymers
• PPWR (EU Packaging Regulation)
• Homopolymer vs Copolymer
• Random vs Block (Heterophasic) Copolymer
• BOPP vs CPP Film
• Prime vs Near-Prime vs Off-Grade
• Virgin vs Recycled Polymer
• Mechanical vs Chemical Recycling
• GRS / RecyClass / ISCC Plus
• Incoterms for Polymer Trade
• Polymer Pricing and Monomer Linkage
• Oil Price Impact on Resin Prices
• Bag, Big Bag, Octabin Packaging
• Silo / Bulk / Bagged Delivery
• Lead Times in Polymer Procurement
• Producer-Direct vs Distributor vs Trader
• Spot Market vs Contract Pricing
• NACE Codes for Plastics
• Color Masterbatch
• Polymer Additives Overview
• Bio-PE vs Recycled PE
• Certificate of Analysis (CoA)