In Prospector for Plastics, Plastics Additives and Metals, the most popular feature is the ability to compare plastics materials side by side. This can be particularly helpful when analyzing multiple products or researching competitive grades.
Here are two ways to compare up to five plastics materials in Prospector:
1. Compare Plastics materials from search results
Use any material search to access the search results table, then follow these steps:
- Step 1: from the search results page, checkmark up to 5 boxes associated with the materials you would like to compare.
- Step 2: click the ‘Action’ button and choose ‘Compare’.
Download sample comparison datasheet (pdf)
2. Compare Plastics materials from different searches
If you need to compare a grade you are currently using with other products in Prospector, or you would like to look at two or more grades to see how they compare competitively, you can do so from from multiple searches. Here’s how:
- Step 1: using the keyword search at the top of Prospector, search for a material.
- Step 2: once the results page appears, checkmark the box associated with the material you searched.
- Step 3: using the keyword search again, search for another material.
- Step 4: checkmark the box associated with that material in the search results, then click the ‘Action’ button and choose ‘Compare’.
Download sample comparison datasheet (pdf)
Bonus Tip!
Download or email comparison datasheets right from the datasheet!
Add Compare to your Prospector account
The Compare feature is available with a subscription to any of Prospector’s plans. We offer both monthly and yearly subscription options to best suit your needs.
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sir,
How can we identify if the supplied Plastic raw material is Reprocessed or virgin /prime .
What are the confirmatory test need to follow to check if the received RM reprocessed and compounded close to prime material .Or is originally virgin prime material .
Kindly advise , Regards,
Dear Sirs
I am unable to compare data sheets side by side.
I believe this should be possible from the Prospector plan comparison page.
Can this be activated under the free plan?
Hi, John.
Side-by-side comparisons are available with the Prospector Basic premium plan. Select the upgrade button in the top menu of your Prospector search page to change your access.
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