| Sample | PP-WT-015 |
| Plastic Type | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Molecular Formula | (C3H6)n |
| Color | White |
| Common use | Plastic handle for coffee maker |
| Degradation details | After its use for 10 years, it was exposed to environmental conditions such as dust, dirt, temperature variations for another 3 years (without exposure to sun radiation) and to mechanical stress |
| Time of degradation | 10 years of indoor degradation + 3 years of environmental degradation |
| Sample description | Rigid, yellowish sample, covered with dirt, dust and scratches. It shows visible signs of degradation. |
| Microscopic image(s) | ![]() |
| Macroscopic image(s) | ![]() |
| Spectral Data type | Raman |
| Raman spectrum acquisition parameters | Laser wavelength: 785 nm Laser Power: 300 mW (100% of the laser power) Exposure time: 1 s Objective magnification: 20X (NA 0.35) Spectrum range: 765-1600 cm-1 |


