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Polyethylene Terephthalate Plastic Containers
Characteristics of PET
- Poor
- Excellent
- Clarity
- Moisture Barrier
- Oxygen Barrier
- Acid Resistance
- Grease & Oil Resistance
- Fill Temperature
- Stiffness
- Impact Resistance
- Heat Resistance
- Cold Resistance
- Sunlight Resistance
- Clear
- Fair to Good
- Good
- Fair to Good
- Good
- 160° F
- Moderate to High
- Good to Excellent
- Poor to Fair
- Good
- Good
Other Characteristics of PET:
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Plastics are generally clear, tough and are a good barrier to gas and moisture. PET also has a good resistance to heat.
Chemical Resistance:
- Poor
- Excellent
- Acids – Dilute
- Acids – Concentrated
- Alcohols
- Bases
- Esters
- Ethers
- Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic
- Hydrocarbons, Aromatics
- Hydrocarbons, Halogenated
- Ketones
- Oils, Minerals
- Oil, Vegetable
- Good
- Low to Good
- Good
- Low
- Good
- Good
- Excellent
- Low
- Low
- Good
- Good
- Good
PET for Laboratories:
PET is a good choice for labware because of its many desirable characteristics. PET is available in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes. Darker colored PET plastic containers are best for blocking UV rays from light sensitive materials. PET is highly resistant to diluted acids, oils, and alcohols.
Recycling:
PET can be identified easily by locating its recycling code symbol. PET is denoted by the familiar triangular shaped arrows with the number 1 in the center. PET can be recycled into many other products besides bottles and jars. Other recycled PET products include ski coat fibers, fleece vests, and sleeping bag lining. For more information regarding PET recycling see the Plastic Container Recycling Page.
PET's Role in History:
PET has been used for more then just bottles throughout the years. During WWII it was used as a coating for underwater cables. PET's lightweight nature made it a great material to use to insulate radars, which helped to reduce the overall weight.
To purchase PET plastic containers please visit:
- Plastic Caps
- Plastic Laboratory Bottles
- Plastic Laboratory Jars
- Plastic Laboratory Vials
- Plastic Pails and Drums
Other Plastic Container Material
- HDPE Plastic Containers
- PVC Plastic Containers
- LDPE Plastic Containers
- PP Plastic Containers
- PS Plastic Containers
- PETG Plastic Containers
- PTFE Plastic Containers
- Vinyl Plastic Containers
- PMP Plastic Containers
- PFA Plastic Containers
- Acrylic Plastic Labware
- ABS Plastic Labware
- Rubber Plastic Labware
- PU Plastic Labware
- Epoxy Plastic Labware
- Nylon Plastic Labware
- Polycarbonate Plastic Labware
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Tuesday 18 June, 2013