This information is aimed at everybody dealing with reconditioning and scrapping of Scania vehicles. The
information applies to workshops, dismantling and recycling companies.
The information is applicable to new Scania models. However, not all parts are covered by this
information booklet. The information is incomplete.
Draining and removing describes how environmentally hazardous waste should be separated from the
vehicle (pre-treatment).
Identification of materials is to facilitate identification and sorting of material for recycling.
Colours and a material code identify polymer materials. Parts consisting of two plastic materials are twocoloured. Where there are more than one variant of a part, the codes of both materials will be stated.
Scania and the environment
Scania works continuously towards products, processes and services with reduced impact on the
environment. The environmental work therefore focuses on doing the right thing from the beginning, and
reducing the consumption of resources such as base materials and energy.
By including environmental aspects in the product development from an early stage, the product's impact
on the environment can be reduced during the whole life cycle - from research and development, via
production and usage, to end-of-life treatment. Lower fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emissions
are always in focus. An environmentally appropriate end-of-life treatment can be made possible by
adapting the design solutions, by choosing materials with little environmental impact, and by avoiding
hazardous materials.
A more environmentally friendly production is obtained by, among other things, reducing the consumption
of water, chemicals, base materials and energy. Residual products such as chips and scrap are utilised.
Scania supports its customers in choosing the right vehicle for a certain transport task. This reduces both
fuel consumption and wear. Scania can also assist with driver training and inspection programmes.
Correct maintenance is important in order to maintain the environmental characteristics of the vehicle.
About 1,500 Scania workshops are found around the world to provide this.
Dismantling information and correct marking of components and materials facilitate end-of-life treatment.
End-of-life treatment of vehicles
With the ever increasing global population and economical development, efficient usage of the resources
is becoming more and more important. Material reuse and recycling are two ways to contribute to efficient
usage of resources.
Scania's involvement in end-of-life treatment issues aims for responsible, environmentally responsible
and resource-efficient after-life management of Scania vehicles.
End-of-life treatment comprises a number of procedures that the vehicle must undergo, for example:
• Pre-treatment: E.g. draining fluids, emptying climate control systems and removing batteries
• Re-use: Parts, reconditioned or non-reconditioned, are being re-used after removal. Scania has its own
service exchange system.
As part of its efforts to be environmentally-friendly, Scania offers a wide range of Service Exchange
components. Units that have been returned are reconditioned so as to have the same technical status as
a new part. Scania Service Exchange is a sustainable way of reducing harmful carbon dioxide emissions,
energy use and consumption of raw materials.
Exchange components have the same warranty as other spare parts.
Ordering exchange components
Exchange components are ordered from Scania in the same way as other spare parts. Orders for spare
parts and exchange components can be placed on the same order.
Scania service exchange system
For more information about the Scania service exchange system, you can contact a Scania dealer or a
Scania workshop.
Isocyanates are found in some paints, putty, adhesive
and plastic foams that are used in motor vehicles.
Inhaling isocyanates in the form of vapour, dust or
aerosols may cause irritation of mucous membranes
causing asthmatic symptoms from the respiratory
passages and an impaired function of the lungs.
Even brief exposure to high concentrations can
cause problems of permanent hypersensitivity
When products containing isocyanates in combined
form are heated to temperatures above 150°C,
isocyanates are released. This results in a high
degree of exposure. This applies for example to
grinding, welding and cutting products to which a top
coat of paint containing isocyanates has been
applied. For this reason, make sure that there is
adequate ventilation in the areas where the work is
carried out. Personnel carrying out such work should
use protection such as respiratory masks with air
supply.
Do not take any risks when carrying out work
involving heating materials that may contain
isocyanates; always presume that the material
contains isocyanates and take the necessary safety
precautions.
Where a vehicle is involved in a fire, a number of
substances that are hazardous to health and the
environment are formed. Smoke and water carry
these substances and to a certain extent they remain
in the vehicle (ashes).
Use protective equipment such as respiratory
protective equipment and gloves when working on
vehicles that have been involved in a fire. Avoid skin
contact with ashes.
When dismantling a vehicle that has been involved in
a fire, the following must be taken into consideration:
General - Hazardous substances and materials
The vehicle may be weakened, which can have a
negative affect on lifting points. This should also be
taken into consideration when tilting cabs.
Gas dampers which have not been punctured
represent an explosion risk, as the material they are
made of may be weakened or damaged.
Wash the vehicle before starting dismantling.
Keep the following in mind:
Do not start dismantling before the cause of the fire
has been fully investigated.
Power should be disconnected on vehicles which
have been involved in a fire as soon as possible, by
disconnecting the battery cables. This is to prevent
short circuits, which can result in a new fire.
Corrosion is accelerated on vehicles which have
been involved in a fire, for example due to moisture in
combination with ashes and some extinguishing
agents. The vehicle should be processed as soon as
possible, to minimise the risk of undesirable leakage
of environmentally hazardous fluids and substances.
Fire damaged vehicles should be washed in a way
that allows the washing water to be disposed of in an
environmentally responsible way, as it contains
environmentally hazardous contaminants
Plastics are divided into 2 main groups; meltable (thermoplastics) and non-meltable (thermosets).
Thermoplastics are cast or injection moulded and unlike thermosets they lack bonds between the plastic
molecules. Thermoplastics can be recycled with good results.
Thermoplastic recycling is a good way to conserve base materials and save money. There are different
types of thermoplastics and it is important to keep them separate during recycling work so that the
mechanical properties of the recycled material are not impaired. Certain material combinations can be
compensated using additives that make the plastics miscible. Mixing in new base material can also
improve the properties.
Examples of plastics that are not suitable for mixing are listed in the table below:
Base material
ABS
ABS
PABAB
PBTABAAAABBB
PC
PC
+ABS
PC
Mixing material
+PBT
PE
PMMAABBAAABABB
PP
PVC
=
A
B
C
Compatible
=
Compatible in purer mixtures (<5%)
=
Incompatible
ABAAAA
A
ABAAAABAB
A
C
C
A
PAPBT
C
C
B
B
CCCCC
AAAABAB
AAAABAB
C
CCCC
PCPC
+ABSPC+PBT
CCC
B
CC
PEPMM-APP
C
BBB
A
BABA
BABA
A
C
C
AB
PVC
A
C
C
C
C
C
Painting thermoplastics is disadvantageous with respect to recycling even though there are methods of
separating the paint. Plastics age and become brittle. Take a random sample for measuring the melting
index to see how far degradation has advanced. See ISO 1133.
Pure plastic that does not contain a high degree of other material (maximum 5% of another plastic), and
has not degraded due to long periods of damp or heat treatment can be classified as new plastic, though
with reduced properties.
Mixed material or material with molecules degraded to short chains can only be reshaped to very simple
products or used for energy recovery.
Thermosets are plastic prepared with hardeners which bind the plastic molecules to each other.
Thermosets are strong and rigid but brittle. Therefore it is often reinforced with for example glass fibre
mat.
Thermosetting plastics are more difficult to recycle as it is not possible to melt and reshape them. The
methods of recycling available today are energy recovery and, to a certain degree, pulverisation for filling.
Marking of plastics
Scania marks all its plastics (where there is space for a mark) in compliance with Scania Standard STD
387, which in turn is based on ISO 11469 - Generic identification and marking of plastic products.
The marks consists of international designations according to the following standards:
ISO 1043Plastics - Symbols and abbreviations
ISO 1433Vulcanised rubber - Choice of required properties
The marks start and finish with the arrow symbols > and <.
The following is a brief description of the thermoplastics most commonly used by Scania. Plastics are
designated by 2 to 4 capital letters (e.g. >ABS<) and sometimes a mixture of 2 materials (e.g. >ABS
+PC<).
There are often fillers (T for Talcum powder, M for Mineral and G for Glass) and the amount of filler as a
percentage (e.g. >ABS-T20<, which means ABS with 20% talcum powder).
Part numbers are necessary for identification of parts in production as well as for maintenance and spare
parts. Part numbers comprise a five, six or seven digit serial number, e.g. 1234567-LH (part number - lefthand).
The marked date refers to the date of manufacture. The marked date often comprises a date and a time
or just a date field.
Plastics designations
>ABS<
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene:
ABS is easy to recycle and can be mixed with PC to form PC+ABS after recycling, which is advantageous
since pure ABS can loose impact resistance when remelted.
>ASA<
Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate:
Used for A-pillar panels, windscreen wiper panels, hinge covers, rear view mirror holders and roof hatch
panels. Weather and colour resistant. Easy to recycle.
>EPDM<
Ethylene propylene diene monomer (rubber).
>HDPE<
High density polyethylene.
NR
Nitrile rubber.
>PA<
Polyamide:
The designation is often followed by one of the figures 6, 6.6, 11 or 12. Used primarily for engine
compartment components, compressed air and fuel pipes. Recycling is limited by the availability of
material. Material properties are not impaired to any significant degree as long as the recycling process
takes into account the problems of moisture.
>PBT<
Polybutyleneterephthalate:
Recycling is limited by the relatively small amounts of material available and the lack of material data
collected from recycled material.
Better known as plexiglas. Used primarily for covers for lighting and instruments. Easy to recycle.
>PC<
Polycarbonate:
At Scania, we use PC in exterior sun visors and as lenses. PC is often used in combination with ABS,
PBT, PETor ASA.
>PC+PBT<
A mixture of PC and PBT, combining the best characteristics from both materials. It is sensitive to
moisture and high temperatures during manufacturing.
Recycling is difficult to assess as the material degrades at high temperatures and after exposure to
moisture for long periods.
>PC+ABS<
A mixture of PC and ABS. Recycling is easier than PC+PBTand works well for material for simpler
products.
>PE<
Polyethylene:
Several designations can occur depending on the density:
• PE - LD where LD means Low Density
• PE - HD where HD means High Density
Used for certain fuel tanks, etc. Polythene is the most recycled material in the world. The material
absorbs fuel which later, and if recycled, emits odour. Material from fuel tanks should therefore undergo
special treatment and be used for energy recovery.
>PP<
Polypropylene:
Normally used for interiors, in low temperature applications around the engine and even externally in
some cases. PP is easy to recycle.
>PUR<
Polyurethane (Thermosets):
Used in squab cushions, armrests and noise reduction mats. This material is difficult to recycle at
present.
>PVC<
Polyvinyl chloride:
Used for cable insulation, for example. This material is difficult to recycle as it is sensitive to impurities. It
also forms hydrochloric acid during incineration.
At Scania, UP is used mostly as pressed SMC - Sheet Moulding Compound. SMC is a semi-finished
product comprising fibres (usually glass fibres) and UP mixed with filling, release agent, hardener and
sometimes paint. Used most often for air deflector kits and exterior panels.