| Sample | PP-TP-006 |
| Plastic Type | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Molecular Formula | (C3H6)n |
| Color | Transparent |
| Common use | Toothpicks container |
| Degradation details | Exposure to indoor conditions for 2 years (exposure to temperatures around 45 oC). After indoor degradation, the sample was degraded in environmental conditions (for 3 months) such as wind, rain, snow, temperature variations and sun radiation. |
| Time of degradation | 2 years of indoor degradation + 3 months of environmental degradation |
| Sample description | After indoor degradation the sample was yellowish and after the environmetal degradation, it was covered with dirt and scratches showing visible signs of degradation. |
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| 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 |
