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Characteristics of Polyethylene Terephtalate Glycol (PETG) Plastic
| Clarity | Transparent | Impact Resistant | Fair to Good |
| Moisture Barrier | Fair to Good | Heat Resistance | Poor to Fair |
| Oxygen Barrier | Good | Cold Resistance | Fair |
| Acid Resistance | Fair to Good | Sunlight Resistance | Good |
| Grease & Oil Resistance | Good | Specific Density | 1.27 |
| Maximum Utilization Temp. | 140°F | Tensile Strength | 4000 psi |
| Minimum Utilization Temp. | -40°F | Melting Point | 190°F |
| Stiffness | Moderate to High | Structure | Amorphous |
Other Characteristics of PETG:
Durable material with excellent gloss and clarity, making for very clear bottles. PETG is popularly used to house shampoos, soaps, pharmaceutical products and detergents and has good impact strength and gas barrier qualities. PETG has good chemical resistance to acids, alkalis and solvents. The chemical resistance is fair, and as always, be sure to test your product for compatibility with PETG.
Chemical Resistance :
| Acids – Dilute | Good |
| Acids – Concentrated | Poor |
| Alcohols | Good |
| Aldehydes | Poor |
| Bases | Poor |
| Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic | Good |
| Hydrocarbons, Aromatics | Poor |
| Hydrocarbons, Halogenated | Poor |
| Ketones | Poor |
| Oils, Minerals | Good |
| Oil, Vegetable | Good |
Uses of PETG:
PETG is a good material for many uses because of its clarity and gas and moisture barrier. Clarity ensures that your products will be visible to the naked eye, and many PETG containers could be labeled for a wide range of laboratory products. PETG could be used for many applications, such as water testing because of the good moisture barrier this plastic can provide. PETG can be sterilized by gamma irradiation.
Recycling:
PETG can be identified easily by locating its recycling code symbol. PETG is denoted by the familiar triangular shaped arrows with the number 1 in the center. For more information regarding PETG recycling see the Plastic Container Recycling Page
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*Note: Always be sure to test your products with the material/container chosen. Any information presented is for reference only, be sure to verify and test.