| Sample | PP-RD-001 |
| Plastic Type | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Molecular Formula | (C3H6)n |
| Color | Red |
| Common use | Beverage bottle cap |
| Degradation details | The sample was introduced in liquid nitrogen for 15 minutes and then crushed into pieces with a hammer |
| Time of degradation | 15 minutes of accelerated degradation conditions in the laboratory |
| Sample description | The sample was crushed into small piecies showing visible signs of degradation due to mechanical stress. |
| Microscopic image(s) |    |
| Macroscopic image(s) |  |
| Spectral Data type | Raman |
| Raman spectrum acquisition parameters | Laser wavelength: 785 nm Laser Power: 15 mW (5 % of the laser power) Exposure time: 1 s Objective magnification: 20X (NA 0.35) Spectrum range: 765-1600 cm-1 |
