Polyethylene Terephthalate
Product Description
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is a thermoplastic polyester resin that is widely used in various industrial applications due to its excellent mechanical properties, clarity, and barrier properties.
Product:
Polyethylene Terephthalate
CAS:
25038-59-9
Synonym:
PET; Poly(ethylene terephthalate)
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
Colorless, semi-crystalline resin
Boiling point
>350 °C (decomposes)
Density
1.38 g/cm3
Melting point
250-255 °C
Molecular Weight
10–50
Odor
Odorless
Purity
99%
Refractive index
1.5750
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
Markets
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Polyethylene Terephthalate used in many
industry applications
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is a thermoplastic polyester resin that is widely used in various industrial applications due to its excellent mechanical properties, clarity, and barrier properties. Here's a list of some of its industrial uses:
- Packaging: PET is extensively used in the packaging industry for making bottles, containers, and films for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products due to its lightweight, durability, and resistance to moisture and chemicals.
- Fibers: PET is used in the textile industry for manufacturing synthetic fibers, such as polyester fibers, which are used in clothing, carpets, upholstery, and industrial textiles due to their strength, wrinkle resistance, and color retention.
- Engineering Plastics: It is used in the production of engineering plastics such as polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified (PETG), which are used in automotive parts, electrical components, and consumer goods due to their high strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability.
- Film and Sheet: PET films and sheets are used in applications such as packaging films, graphic arts, electronics, and industrial laminates due to their excellent optical clarity, dimensional stability, and barrier properties.
- Medical Applications: PET is used in medical applications such as medical packaging, surgical implants, and biomedical devices due to its biocompatibility and resistance to sterilization methods.
- Electrical Insulation: It is used as an electrical insulating material in electrical and electronic components such as capacitors, transformers, and printed circuit boards due to its dielectric properties and heat resistance.
- 3D Printing: PET filaments are used in 3D printing applications due to their ease of processing, dimensional stability, and ability to create durable and lightweight printed objects.
- Automotive: PET is used in automotive interiors for making headliners, carpets, and seat fabrics due to its durability, stain resistance, and ease of cleaning.
- Construction: PET is used in construction materials such as insulation panels and roofing membranes due to its thermal insulation properties, weather resistance, and durability.
- Environmental Applications: PET is recyclable and widely used in the production of recycled PET (rPET) for applications such as clothing fibers, carpets, and packaging, contributing to sustainability efforts.