PET, PETE, RPET, PETG Plastic
PET is clear, tough, and has good gas and moisture barrier properties. This resin is commonly used in beverage bottles and many thermoformed plastic packaging clamshells, blisters, and trays.
PET, PETE: Polyethylene Terephthalate and RPET: Polyethylene Terephthalate with Recycled Content Characteristics
- Clarity – clear transparent gloss (glass-like)
- Strength – high impact capability and shatter resistance
- Resistance to heat – heats fast and stretches well
- Excellent barrier to oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide
- Exceptional resistance to most solvents
- Capability for hot filling
PET, PETE: Polyethylene Terephthalate and RPET: Polyethylene Terephthalate with Recycled Content Common Forms
- Rigid packaging applications: blister packs and clamshells
- Plastic bottles for soft drinks, juice, sports drinks, beer, mouthwash, and salad dressing
- Oven prepared food and frozen food trays
PETG: Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PET modified by Copolymerization) Characteristics
- Clarity – clear transparent (glass-like)
- Strength – copolymerization keeps it from crystallizing and reduces cracking
- Resistance to heat – heats fast and stretches well
- Expensive material often “co-extruded”
PETG: Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PET modified by Copolymerization) Common Forms
- Printed shrink bands
Other Types of Materials
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