Description
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic material. PET resin is formed via a polycondensation reaction using purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and monoethylene glycol (MEG) as the feedstock monomers.
Properties and features
A higher Intrinsic Viscosity (IV) is required to produce Bottle Grade PET resin and uses a secondary process called Solid State Polymerisation or SSP. The final resin can either be processed directly by beverage bottlers or moulded by third party converters into tubular preforms, whichare blown into bottles at a different location.
PET is extremely lightweight, reducing transportation costs and lowering carbon emissions. High tensile and impact strength means PET is flexible yet strong, making it shatter proof when dropped.
PET is highly transparent, making it easy to display and market certain food and beverages.
PET is the most recycled plastic globally and can be easily recycled into similar applications as virgin resin.
PET resin can be easily moulded into different designs, making it ideal for distinct marketing and branding.
Applications
Edible oils, milk and diary products, sauces, condiments…
Carbonated-soft drinks, water, sports drinks, juices, ready-todrink tea and coffee, Edible oils, milk and diary products, sauces, condiments…
Home & Personal care
Cleaning and laundry products, detergents, hand sanitizer, and other hygiene products ; Shampoo, soaps, facial cleanser, body wash, lotions, perfumes and cosmetics
Thermoform containers
Deli-containers, fresh produce trays, microwave and ovenable meal packaging, …
Pharma packaging
Blister packs, vials, bottles, and other containers
