PET Resin
PET stands for polyethylene terephthalate, a plastic resin and a form of polyester. PET is a polymer that is formed by combining two monomers called modified ethylene glycol and purified terephthalic acid.
PET is the type of plastic labelled with with the #1 code on or near the bottom of bottles and containers and is commonly used to package soft drinks, water, juice, peanut butter, salad dressings and oil, cosmetics and household cleaners.
PET is a popular package for food and non-food products because it is inexpensive, lightweight, resealable, shatter-resistant and recyclable.
Features and Applications of Novapex PET
Features
- Good Optical Clarity and brilliance like glass
- Outstanding strength and toughness
- Excellent dimensional stability and low creep
- Lightweight (less than glass)
- Good gas and moisture barrier properties
- Resistance to heat
- Chemically resistant to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, ethers, esters, oils, fats and numerous other aqueous media
- Meets the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for food containers
Applications
- Plastic soft drink and water bottles
- Mouthwash bottles
- Peanut Butter and salad dressing containers
- Ovenable film
- Ovenable prepared food trays
- Strapping
- Molding compounds
- Food and non-food containers
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