urn:gs1:gdd:cl:MaterialCode Material code Material, kod 1 2024-02-24 gdsn BAMBOO Bamboo Bambu Any of various woody or arborescent grasses (as of the genera Bambusa, Arundinaria, and Dendrocalamus of the subfamily Bambusoideae) of tropical and temperate regions having hollow stems, thick rhizomes, and shoots. The packaging may be in the form of paper, wood or leaves. Bambu CELLULOSE_HYDRATE Cellulose hydrate Cellulosahydrat A class of materials manufactured by the conversion of natural cellulose to a soluble cellulosic derivative and subsequent regeneration, typically forming a film (e.g., cellophane). Cellulosahydrat CERAMIC Ceramic Keramik A non-specific material made from clay and hardened by firing at a high temperatures. Examples can include terra-cotta, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, and high-tech ceramics. Keramik CLOTH_OR_FABRIC Cloth or fabric Tyg eller textil A non specific material made by weaving, felting, knitting, or crocheting natural and/or synthetic fibres. Textilmaterial tillverkat genom vävning, tovning, stickning eller virkning av naturliga och/eller syntetiska fibrer. COMPOSITE Composite Komposit A material that is made from multiple materials. Material tillverkat av flera olika material. CORK_NATURAL Natural cork Naturkork Cork is an impermeable buoyant material, the phellem layer of bark tissue that is harvested for commercial use primarily from Quercus suber (the cork oak). Naturkork CORRUGATED_BOARD_DOUBLE_WALL Double wall corrugated board Tvåwell A structure formed by two layers of corrugated cardboard (flutes), with a linerboard facing between them. Wellpapp med två vågskikt och tre planskikt CORRUGATED_BOARD_OTHER Corrugated board other Wellpapp The value needed is not listed or is not defined within this list’s individual code value and definitions of corrugated boards. Please send a work request into GS1 or your solution provider requesting the code you are searching for. Wellpapp övrigt CORRUGATED_BOARD_SINGLE_WALL Single wall corrugated board Enwell A structure formed by three layers of paper that are glued using starch into one single, sturdy sheet; also termed double faced. Wellpapp med ett vågskikt och två planskikt CORRUGATED_BOARD_TRIPLE_WALL Triple wall corrugated board Trewell A structure formed by an inner and outer liner with three fluted sheets in between, each separated by a layer of paper. Wellpapp med tre vågskikt och fyra planskikt FIBRE_ABACA Abaca (Manila hemp) Manillahampa (Abaca) Fibre obtained from the sheathing leaf of Musa textilis. Manillahampa (Abaca). Fiber från skyddsblad (Musa textilis)) FIBRE_ACRYLIC Acrylic Akryl Fibre formed of linear macromolecules comprising at least 85% (by mass) in the chain of the acrylonitrilic pattern. Akryl FIBRE_ALFA Alfa Alfa Fibre obtained from the leaves of Stipa tenacissima (esparto, esparto grass, halfah grass, alfa grass, or needle grass). Alfa FIBRE_ALGINATE Alginate Alginat Fibre obtained from metallic salts of alginic acid. Alginat FIBRE_ARAMID Aramid Aramid Fibre formed from synthetic linear macromolecules made up of aromatic groups joined by amide or imide linkages, of which at least 85% are joined directly to two aromatic rings and with the number of imide linkages, if present, not exceeding the number of amide linkages. Aramid FIBRE_BROOM Broom fibre Ginst Fibre obtained from the base of Cytisus scoparius and/or Spartium Junceum. Ginst FIBRE_BURLAP Burlap fibre Säckvävsfiber The American name for cloth woven from jute plant skins and other vegetable fibres. In other parts of the world it is known as Hessian, Hessian cloth, or gunny from the Indian gain. Säckvävsfiber FIBRE_CHLOROFIBRE Chlorofibre Klorfiber Fibre formed of linear macromolecules having in their chain more than 50% by mass of chlorinated vinyl or chlorinated vinylidene monomeric units. Klorfiber FIBRE_COIR Coir (coconut) Kokosfiber Fibre obtained from the fruit of Cocos nucifera. Kokosfiber FIBRE_COTTON Cotton Bomull A natural cellulosic seed-hair fibre, obtained from the seed pod of the cotton plant. Bomull FIBRE_CUPRO Cupro Kupro Regenerated cellulose fibre obtained by the cuprammonium process. Kupro FIBRE_ELASTANE Elastane Elastan Elastofibre composed of at least 85% (by mass) of a segmented polyurethane, and which, when stretched to three times its original length and released, recovers rapidly and substantially to its initial length. Elastan FIBRE_ELASTODIENE Elastodiene Elastodien Elastofibre composed of natural or synthetic polyisoprene, or composed of one or more dienes polymerised with or without one or more vinyl monomers, and which, when stretched to three times its original length and released, recovers rapidly and substantially to its initial length. Elastodien FIBRE_ELASTOLEFIN Elastolefin Elastolefin Fibre composed of at least 95% (by mass) of macromolecules partially cross-linked, made up from ethylene and at least one other olefin and which, when stretched to one and a half times its original length and released, recovers rapidly and substantially to its initial length. Fiber som består av minst 95 viktprocent makromolekyler som delvis är tvärbundna, som består av eten och minst en annan olefin och som när den sträcks till en och en halv gånger sin ursprungliga längd och frigörs, återgår snabbt och väsentligt till dess ursprungliga längd. FIBRE_ELASTOMULTIESTER Elastomultiester Elastomultiester Fibre formed by interaction of two or more chemically distinct linear macromolecules in two or more distinct phases (of which none exceeds 85% by mass) which contains ester groups as the dominant functional unit (at least 85%) and which, after suitable treatment when stretched to one and half times its original length and released, recovers rapidly and substantially to its initial length. Elastomultiester FIBRE_FLAX Flax Lin The plant from the stem of which bast fibre is extracted by retting to produce linen. An erroneous term for linen fibre, particularly in blends. Lin FIBRE_FLUOROFIBRE Fluorofibre Fluorfiber Fibre formed of linear macromolecules made from fluorocarbon aliphatic monomers. Flourfiber FIBRE_GLASS_FIBRE Glass fibre Glasfiber Fibre made of glass. Glasfiber FIBRE_HEMP Hemp Hampa Hemp is a commonly used term for varieties of the Cannabis plant. Hemp can yield fibre which can be used in ropes, cloths, weaves, as a reinforcement of polymer composites as well as pulps for paper making. Hampa. Bastfiber från stjälken på hampa (Cannabis sativa) FIBRE_HENEQUEN Henequen Henequen Fibre from the bast of Agave fourcroydes. Henequen. Fiber från bast av Agave fourcroydes. FIBRE_HORSE_HAIR Horse hair Hästhår Fibre made from hair of horses. Hästhår FIBRE_JUTE Jute Jute A bast fibre obtained from the round pod jute or the long pod jute of the family Tiliaceae. Jute ribbon is purely made from the jute plant. Grown extensively in Pakistan and India, mainly in the Bengal district of Pakistan. Jute FIBRE_KAPOK Kapok Kapock Fibre obtained from the inside of the kapok fruit (Ceiba pentandra). Kapock. Fiber från insidan av kapokfrukten (Ceiba pentandra). FIBRE_LYOCELL Lyocell Lyocell A regenerated cellulose fibre obtained by dissolution, and an organic solvent (mixture of organic chemicals and water) spinning process, without formation of derivatives. Lyocell FIBRE_MAGUEY Maguey Maguey Fibre from the bast of Agave cantala. Maguey. Fiber från bast av Agave cantala. FIBRE_MELAMINE Melamine Melamin Fibre formed of at least 85% by mass of cross-linked macromolecules made up of melamine derivatives. Melamin FIBRE_METAL Metal fibre/Metallic fibre Metall-/Metallisk fiber Manufactured fibers composed of pure metals and metallic alloys which can be processed into textile products, porous media, plastic-coated metals, etc. Metall-/Metallisk fiber FIBRE_MODACRYLIC Modacrylic Modakryl Fibre formed of linear macromolecules having in the chain more than 50% and less than 85% (by mass) of the acrylonitrilic pattern. Modakryl FIBRE_MODAL Modal Modal A regenerated cellulose fibre obtained by a modified viscose process having a high breaking force and high wet modulus. Modal FIBRE_OTHER Fibre other Övrig fiber The value needed is not listed or is not defined within this list’s individual code value and definitions of fibre. Please send a work request into GS1 or your solution provider requesting the code you are searching for. Övriga fibrer FIBRE_OTHER_FROM_ANIMAL Other animal fibre Övrig animalisk fiber The value needed is not listed or is not defined within this list’s individual code value and definitions of fibre from animals. Please send a work request into GS1 or your solution provider requesting the code you are searching for. Övriga animaliska fiber FIBRE_POLYESTER Polyester (PES) Polyester Fibre formed of linear macromolecules comprising at least 85% (by mass) in the chain of an ester of a diol and terephthalic acid. Polyester, PES FIBRE_PROTEIN Protein Protein Fibre obtained from natural protein substances regenerated and stabilised through the action of chemical agents. Protein FIBRE_RAMIE Ramie Rami Fibre obtained from the bast of Boehmeria nivea and Boehmeria tenacissima. Rami FIBRE_SILK Silk Silke Fibre obtained exclusively from silk-secreting insects. Silke FIBRE_SISAL Sisal Sisal Fibre obtained from the leaves of Agave sisalana. Sisal FIBRE_SUNN Sunn hemp Sunnhampa Fibre from the bast of Crotalaria juncea. Sunnhampa FIBRE_TRIACETATE Triacetate Triacetat Cellulose acetate fibre wherein at least 92% of the hydroxyl groups are acetylated. Triacetat FIBRE_TRIVINYL Trivinyl Trivinyl Fibre formed of acrylonitrile terpolymer, a chlorinated vinyl monomer and a third vinyl monomer, none of which represents as much as 50% of the total mass. Trivinyl FIBRE_TRUE_HEMP True hemp Äkta hampa Fibre obtained from the bast of hemp (Cannabis sativa). Äkta hampa. Fiber från bast av hampa (Cannabis sativa). FIBRE_VINYLAL Vinylal Vinylal Fibre formed of linear macromolecules whose chain is constituted by poly(vinyl alcohol) with differing levels of acetalisation. Vinylal FIBRE_VISCOSE Viscose Viskos Regenerated cellulose fibre obtained by the viscose process for filament and discontinuous fibre. Viskos FIBRE_WOOL Wool Ull Fibre from sheep's or lambs’ fleeces (Ovis aries) or a mixture of fibres from sheep's or lambs’ fleeces and the hair of the following animals: alpaca, llama, camel, kashmir goat, angora goat, angora rabbit, vicuna, yak, guanaco, cashgora goat, beaver, otter. Ull FIBRE_WOOL_ALPACA Alpaca wool Alpackaull Alpaca hair specifically refers to the fur from the body of a alpaca, but more generally refers to the fibre (and cloth). Alpackaull FIBRE_WOOL_ANGORA Angora wool Angoraull Angora hair or Angora fibre refers to the downy coat produced by the Angora rabbit. Angoraull FIBRE_WOOL_CAMEL Camel wool Kamelull Camel hair specifically refers to the fur from the body of a camel, but more generally refers to the fibre (and cloth). Kamelull FIBRE_WOOL_CASHMERE Cashmere wool Kashmir Wool obtained from cashmere goats, pashmina goats and some other breeds of goat. Kashmirull FIBRE_WOOL_GOAT Goat wool Getull Wool obtained from goats. Getull FIBRE_WOOL_LLAMA Llama wool Lamaull LIama hair specifically refers to the fur from the body of a llama, but more generally refers to the fibre (and cloth). Lamaull FIBRE_WOOL_MOHAIR Mohair wool Mohairull Mohair is wool made from the hair of the Angora goat. Mohairull FOAM Solidified foam Expanderat material A non specific material in a lightweight cellular form resulting from introduction of gas bubbles during manufacture, used to reduce shock and vibration or abrasion. Expanderat material, som används för att minska stötar, vibrationer eller nötning. GLASS Glass Glas A substance mainly consisting of sand, lime and soda, fused at high temperatures and cooled quickly so that it solidifies to a vitreous or noncrystalline condition. This term applies to transparent clear glass or as a generic term if distinction with coloured glass is not desired. Glas. Används för genomskinligt, klart glas, eller som generisk kod för glas om det inte är av betydelse att kunna skilja mellan färgat och ofärgat glas. GLASS_COLOURED Coloured glass Färgat glas Glass containing external colouring or glass that has been coloured by the addition of colouring agents/particles in its creation. Färgat glas LAMINATED_CARTON Laminated carton Laminerad kartong A material made up of laminates of paperboard, foil and polyethylene which combined form a sheet suitable for asceptic processing. Laminerad kartong METAL_ALUMINUM Aluminium Aluminium A non specific material made from aluminium or aluminium alloy. Aluminium METAL_BRASS Brass Mässing Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Mässing METAL_COMPOSITE Metal composite Metallkomposit Refers to an object that is composed of two separate metals joined together. Instead of being a mixture of two or more metals, like alloys, metal composites consist of layers of different metals. Metall tillverkat av flera olika metaller. METAL_IRON Iron Järn A heavy metallic element (Fe) capable of being fashioned into a variety of forms. Järn METAL_LEAD Lead Bly A bluish-white soft malleable ductile plastic but inelastic heavy metallic element (Pb). Bly METAL_OTHER Metal other Övrig metall The value needed is not listed or is not defined within this list’s individual code value and definitions of metal or metal alloy material. Please send a work request into GS1 or your solution provider requesting the code you are searching for. Övrig metall METAL_STAINLESS_STEEL Stainless steel Rostfritt stål An alloy of steel with chromium and sometimes another element (as nickel or molybdenum) that is practically immune to rusting and ordinary corrosion. Rostfritt stål METAL_STEEL Steel Stål Commercial iron that contains carbon in any amount up to about 1.7 percent as an essential alloying constituent, is malleable when under suitable conditions, and is distinguished from cast iron by its malleability and lower carbon content. Stål METAL_TIN Tin Tenn Tin is a chemical element that is obtained chiefly from the mineral cassiterite, where it occurs as an oxide, SnO2. This silvery, malleable poor metal is not easily oxidized in air, and is used to coat other metals to prevent corrosion. It is used in many alloys, most notably bronze. Tenn MINERAL_CALCIUM_CARBONATE Calcium carbonate Kalciumkarbonat Ground calcium carbonate and precipitated calcium carbonate products serve as functional fillers in plastic and rubber applications. Calcium carbonate is widely used as in polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyolefin, polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE) and unsaturated polyester resins applications. Kalciumkarbonat MINERAL_OTHER Mineral other Övrig mineral The value needed is not listed or is not defined within this list’s individual code value and definitions of mineral. Please send a work request into GS1 or your solution provider requesting the code you are searching for. Övriga mineraler MINERAL_QUARTZ false Quartz A hard white or colourless mineral consisting of silicon dioxide, found widely in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. MINERAL_TALC Talc Talk Talc is used to stiffen thermoplastics, mainly polypropylene but also polyethylene and polyamide (Nylon). Talk OTHER Other Övriga material The value needed is not listed or is not defined within this list’s individual code values and definitions. Please send a work request into GS1 or your solution provider requesting the code you are searching for. Övriga material PAPER_CORRUGATED Corrugated paper Korrugerat papper Heavy paper with ridges and grooves, used in packing fragile articles. Korrugerat papper PAPER_KRAFT Kraft paper Kraftpapper Kraft paper is the paper grade with the highest strength. It is used for the production of e.g. paper bags, emery paper or shopping bags. Kraftpapper PAPER_KRAFT_WET_STRENGTH Kraft paper (wet strength) Våtstarkt kraftpapper The wet-strength kraft paper has a certain tear strength when wet due to special additives. It is used for the production of e.g. paper bags, emery paper or shopping bags. Våtstarkt kraftpapper PAPER_MOLDED_PULP Molded pulp Formpressat papper Used for producing pulp-based or fibrous products by pressing; example products: egg packages, trays and boxes for fruits and vegetables. Formpressat papper PAPER_OTHER Paper other Övriga papper The value needed is not listed or is not defined within this list’s individual code value and definitions of paper-based material. Please send a work request into GS1 or your solution provider requesting the code you are searching for. Övriga papper PAPER_PAPER Paper Papper A non-specific sheet material produced by the matting of fibres from wood, rags, or other fibrous materials. Generally, paper is of a lesser thickness or weight than paperboard. Papper PAPER_PAPERBOARD Paperboard Papper/kartong A non specific material, generally made from cotton or wood, that describe a variety or of board materials used in the production of boxes, folding cartons, and solid fibre and corrugated shipping containers; also termed cardboard. Papper/kartong PAPER_RAYON Rayon paper Viskospapper Generic term for a manmade fibre derived from regenerated cellulose. Viskospapper PLANT_LEAVES Plant leaves Växtblad Plant leaves, such as banana leaves, including wet or dry leaves. In some cases, leaves are pre-softened by steaming. Blad, såsom bananblad, inklusive våta eller torra löv. I vissa fall förmjukas bladen genom ångning. PLASTIC_BIO_PLASTIC Bioplastic Bioplast Plastic materials made from biomass, but may have exactly the same properties as ordinary plastic. Sometimes these plastics are biodegradable. Bioplast PLASTIC_OTHER Plastic other Övrig plast A non-specific material made of any of numerous organic synthetic or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight and that can be made into objects, films, or filaments. Övriga plaster PLASTIC_THERMOPLASTICS Thermoplastics Termoplast A non-specific substance that becomes soft and pliable when heated, without a change in its intrinsic properties. Polystyrene and polyethylene are thermoplastics. Termoplast POLYMER_APET Polyethylene terephthalate, amorphous (APET) Polyetylentereftalat, amorf Polyethylene Terephthalate, amorphous (APET) has a very high transparency, is flame retardant and suitable for direct food contact. Polyetylentereftalat, amorf, APET POLYMER_BOPP Polypropylene, longitudinally and laterally stretched (BOPP) Biaxiellt orienterad polypropylen Biaxially oriented PP (BOPP) films are characterized by their tear, impact and puncture resistance. The film is mainly used in food packaging, e.g. as candy wrap or wrapping for chocolate bars. Biaxiellt orienterad polypropylen, BOPP POLYMER_CELLULOSE_ACETATE Acetate Acetat Cellulose acetate is one of the most important esters of cellulose. Depending on the way it has been processed cellulose acetate can be used for a wide variety of applications, e.g. films, membranes or fibres. Acetat POLYMER_CPET Crystallized polyethylene terephthalate (CPET) Kristalliserat polyetylentereftalat Crystallized polyethylene terephthalate (CPET) is a variation of standard PET which has been crystallized for heat resistance, rigidity, and toughness. Kristalliserat polyetylentereftalat, CPET POLYMER_EPOXY Epoxy Epoxi Epoxy resins are thermoset polymers which are frequently used as coatings for metal packaging such as soft-drink cans. Epoxi POLYMER_EPS Expanded polystyrene (EPS) Frigolit Expanded polystyrene is a rigid, tough, closed cell and lightweight thermoplastic foam material. It is manufactured by expanding spherical beads in a mold, using heat and pressure to fuse the beads together. While each individual bead is a closed cell environment, there are significant open spaces between each bead. Frigolit, EPS POLYMER_EVA Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) Etylenvinylacetat Ethylene vinyl acetate, a copolymer of 60 to 90% ethylene and 40 to 10% vinyl acetate. Packaging applications include soft films, coatings, hot melt adhesives, wine cork substitutes, and closure seals for plastic and metal container caps. Etylenvinylacetat, EVA POLYMER_EVOH Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) Etylenvinylalkohol Ethylene vinyl alcohol, a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl alcohol. A plastic resin commonly used in food applications to provide barrier to oxygen and other gases. Etylenvinylalkohol, EVOH POLYMER_HDPE High density polyethylene (HDPE) Högdensitetspolyeten High-Density PolyEthylene (HDPE) is a polyethylene thermoplastic made from petroleum. A strong, relatively opaque form of polyethylene having a dense structure with few side branches off the main carbon backbone. Can be applied to bottles, flasks and caps. Högdensitetspolyeten, HDPE POLYMER_LDPE Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) Lågdensitetspolyeten Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is a polyethylene thermoplastic made from petroleum. A strong form of polyethylene having a less dense structure with more side branches off the main carbon backbone (on about 2% of the carbon atoms) than HDPE; therefore its tensile strength is lower, and its resilience is higherMade in translucent or opaque variations, it is quite flexible, and tough to the degree of being almost unbreakable. It is widely used for manufacturing various containers, dispensing bottles, wash bottles, tubing, plastic bags for computer components, and various moulded laboratory equipment. Its most common use is in plastic bags. Lågdensitetspolyeten, LPDE POLYMER_LLDPE Linear low density polyethylene Linjär lågdensitetspolyeten Linear low density polyethylene is a linear polyethylene with a significant number of short branches on the polymer backbone. It is commonly made by copolymerization of ethylene with longer-chain olefins. It is different from LDPE due to the absence of long chain branches which gives it higher tensile strength, impact and puncture resistance than LDPE. Common uses of LLDPE are plastic bags, wraps, stretch wraps, pouches, covers and lids. Linjär lågdensitetspolyeten POLYMER_MDPE Medium-density polyethylene Mellandensitetspolyeten Medium-density polyethylene is a type of polyethylene defined by a density range of 0.926-0.940 g/cm3. MDPE is typically used in shrink films, sacks, packaging film and carrier bags. Mellandensitetspolyeten POLYMER_NYLON Nylon Nylon Packaging applications include oven-baking bags (nylon 6 and nylon 66) and barrier layers (MXD6 and nylon 6) for PET and HDPE bottles. Very occasionally, bottles can be made of nylon. Nylon POLYMER_OPP Oriented polypropylene (OPP) Orienterad polypropen Oriented polypropylene (OPP) is made of a soft polypropylene material which is stretched in a transverse or longitudinal direction (monoaxial) and becomes therefore brittle. Also known as: biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), CAS Registry Number: 9003-07-0 Orienterad polypropen, OPP POLYMER_OTHER Polymers Other Övriga polymerer The value needed is not listed or is not defined within this list’s individual code value and definitions of polymer. Please send a work request into GS1 or your solution provider requesting the code you are searching for. Övriga polymerer POLYMER_PA Polyamide (PA) Polyamid A polymer with repeating units linked by amide bonds. Polyamides (PA) occur both naturally and artificially, examples of naturally occurring polyamides are proteins, such as wool and silk. Artificially made polyamides can be nylons, aramids, and sodium poly(aspartate). Polyamid, PA POLYMER_PAN Polyacrylonitril (PAN) Polyakrylnitril Polyacrylonitril is a organic polymer which is frequently used in fibres for textiles. As fibres the material is frequently referred to as acrylic. Polyakrylnitril, PAN POLYMER_PB Polycarbamide (PB) Polykarbamid Fibre formed of linear macromolecules having in the chain the recurring ureylene (NH-CO-NH) functional group. Polykarbamid, PB POLYMER_PC Polycarbonate (PC) Polykarbonat Polycarbonate, a transparent thermoplastic which is used in a wide variety of applications including CDs and DVDs, eyeglasses, cell phone covers, laptops as well as packaging applications such as bottles. Polykarbonat, PC POLYMER_PCL Polycaprolactone (PCL) Polykaprolakton Polycaprolactone is a biodegradable polyester which is also used in in the manufacturing of polyurethanes. It is also used in blends with thermoplastic starch to improve properties and can also be used as a plasticizer to PVC. Polykaprolakton, PCL POLYMER_PE Polyethylene (PE) Polyeten A thermoplastic composed of the polymers of ethylene. Polyeten, PE POLYMER_PEN Polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) Polyetylennaftalat Polyethylene naphthalate is a polymer with good barrier properties (unlike Polyethylene terephthalate). It is well-suited for production of the amber-coloured bottles meant for packing beverages like beer. Polyetylennaftalat, PEN POLYMER_PET Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Polyetentereftalat Polyethylene terephthalate is a thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family and is used in synthetic fibres. Can be applied to bottles, flasks and caps. Polyetentereftalat, PET POLYMER_PETG Polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) Polyethylene terephthalate glycol Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) is a PET modified with glycol, which is characterized by its aqueous properties (viscosity). Applications are found in injection molding. Polyethylene terephthalate glycol, PETG POLYMER_PHA Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Polyhydroxialkanoater Polyhydroxyalkanoates are linear polyesters produced in nature by bacterial fermentation of sugar or lipids. Polyhydroxialkanoater, PHA POLYMER_PI Polyimide (PI) Polyimid Fibre formed from synthetic linear macromolecules having in the chain recurring imide units. Polyimid, PI POLYMER_PLA Polylactic acid or Polylactide (PLA) Polylaktid Polylactic acid or Polylactide is a biodegradable, thermoplastic, aliphatic polyester derived from lactic acid. Polylaktid, PLA POLYMER_PMMA Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) Polymetylmetakrylat Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) is often used as a lightweight and shatterproof alternative to glass, due to its transparency, brilliance and scratch resistance, PMMA is therefore often referred to as acrylic glass. Polymetylmetakrylat/Akrylplast, PMMA POLYMER_POM Polyoxymethylene (POM) Polyoximetylen Polyoxymethylene (POM) is a thermoplastic with good mechanical properties and high dimensional stability. Fields of application are the automotive industry and electrical engineering, in packaging it is used for e.g. spray cans, gas lighter tanks, gas ampoules. Also known as acetal, polyacetal, and polyformaldehyde. Polyoximetylen, POM POLYMER_PP Polypropylene (PP) Polypropylen A non-specific material made of various thermoplastic plastics or fibres that are polymers of propylene. Polypropylen, PP POLYMER_PS Polystyrene (PS) Polystyren A polymer prepared by the polymerization of styrene as the sole monomer. Polystyren, PS POLYMER_PU Polyurethane (PU) Polyuretan Polyurethanes are primarily thermoset resins which are used in the manufacture of flexible and rigid foams, microcellular foam seals and gaskets, as well as high performance adhesives, surface coatings and sealants. Polyurethane can also be used to make synthetic fibres. Polyuretan, PU POLYMER_PVA Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) Polyvinylalkohol Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA or PVOH) is a biodegradable and highly water soluble polymer with high gas and grease barrier. Common uses for PVA are paper adhesives, paper coatings, as a self-standing water soluble films as well as blends to improve processability of thermoplastic starch. Polyvinylalkohol, PVA POLYMER_PVC Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Polyvinylklorid A polymer of vinyl chloride used especially for electrical insulation, films, and pipes. Polyvinylklorid, PVC POLYMER_PVDC Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) Polyvinylidenklorid  Polyvinylidene chloride is primarily used as a barrier coating to provide barrier against fat, vapour and gases. Polyvinylidenklorid, PVCD POLYMER_SAN Styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) Styrenakrylnitrilharts Styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) is a copolymer transparent and rigid plastic. Examples of applications are kitchenware and cosmetic packaging. Styrenakrylnitrilharts/resin, SAN POLYMER_TPS Thermoplastic starch (TPS) Termoplastisk stärkelse Thermoplastic starch is obtained through destructurization of natural starch through exposure to shear and heat. TPS is most frequently used in blends with biodegradable synthetic polymers such as PCL and PVA. Termoplastisk stärkelse, TPS POLYMER_XPS Extruded polystyrene (XPS) Extruderad Polystyren Extruded polystyrene is a rigid, tough, closed cell and lightweight thermoplastic foam material. It is manufactured using a process of extrusion that produces a homogeneous "closed cell" matrix with each cell fully enclosed by polystyrene walls. Extruderad Polystyren, XPS RUBBER Rubber Gummi A strong elastic synthetic substance made either by improving the qualities of natural rubber or by an industrial process using petroleum and coal products. Gummi RUBBER_NATURAL Natural rubber Naturgummi A strong elastic material made by drying the sap from various tropical trees, especially the American rubber tree. Naturgummi VINYL Vinyl Vinyl A non-specific polymer of a vinyl compound or a product (as a resin or a textile fibre) made from such a polymer. Vinyl WOOD_HARDBOARD Hardboard HDF-skiva Hardboard (not to be confused with hardwood), also called High-Density Fiberboard (HDF), is a type of fibreboard, which is similar to particle board and medium-density fiberboard, but is denser, much stronger and harder because it is made out of exploded wood fibres which have been highly compressed. Consequently, the density of hardboard is 31 lbs or more per cubic foot (500 kg/m³)[2] and is usually about 50-65 lbs per cubic foot (800–1040 kg/m³). It differs from particle board in that the bonding of the wood fibers requires no additional materials, although resin is often added. Unlike particle board, it will not split or crack. HDF-skiva även kallad Hardboard WOOD_HARDWOOD Hardwood Lövträ A general term referring to any variety of broad-leaved, deciduous trees, and the wood from those trees. The term has nothing to do with the actual hardness of the wood; some hardwoods are softer than certain softwood (evergreen) species. Lövträ. Hårt träslag av lövträd. WOOD_MEDIUM_DENSITY_FIBREBOARD Medium density fibreboard MDF Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF) is an engineered wood product made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibres, combining them with wax and a resin binder, and forming panels by applying high temperature and pressure. MDF is generally denser than plywood. It is made up of separated fibres, but can be used as a building material similar in application to plywood. It is stronger and much more dense than particle board. MDF-skiva WOOD_ORIENTED_STRANDBOARD Oriented strand board (OSB) OSB-skiva Oriented strand board (OSB), also known as sterling board, sterling OSB, aspenite, and smartply, is an engineered wood particle board formed by adding adhesives and then compressing layers of wood strands (flakes) in specific orientations. OSB may have a rough and variegated surface with the individual strips of around 2.5 × 15 cm (1" × 6"), lying unevenly across each other and comes in a variety of types. OSB-skiva även kallad Sterlingboard WOOD_OTHER Wood other Övrigt trä The value needed is not listed or is not defined within this list’s individual code value and definitions of wood. Please send a work request into GS1 or your solution provider requesting the code you are searching for. Övrigt trä WOOD_PARTICLE_BOARD Particle board Spånskiva Particle Board, also known as particleboard, chipboard, and Low-Density Fibreboard (LDF), is an engineered wood product manufactured from wood chips, sawmill shavings, or sawdust, and a synthetic resin or other suitable binder, which is pressed and extruded. Particle board is a composite material. LDF-skiva WOOD_PLYWOOD Plywood Plywood Plywood, a manufactured wood panel similar to LDF, MDF, and HDF, is made from layering thin sheets of wood. Plywood layers (called veneers or plies) are glued together, with adjacent plies having their wood grain rotated relative to adjacent layers up to 90 degrees. All plywoods bind resin and wood fibre sheets (cellulose cells are long, strong and thin) to form a composite material. Plywood WOOD_SOFTWOOD Softwood Barrträ General term used to describe lumber produced from needle and/or cone bearing trees (Conifers). Barrträ. Mjukt träslag av barrträd, furu.