PET-G

Applications

  • Shields
  • POP, merchandiser displays
  • Sign/graphic holders, panels
  • Machine guards, housings
  • Prototypes, models
  • Glazing

Advantages

  • High impact strength
  • Good clarity
  • Easily formed, diecut, and punched
  • Gamma and ETO sterilizable
  • Broad chemical resistance

Performance Characteristics

FDA compliant

Grades

  • Static Control
  • Mirror

NOTE: Several grades of this material are available. For additional information regarding this plastic, contact your Emco Industrial Plastics representative or call (800) 292-9906.

 Polyethylene Terephthalate

[ PolyEthleneTerephtalate Glycol ]

PET-G
PET-G

PET-G, glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate, is a high impact resistant copolyester that is a clear amorphous thermoplastic. PET-G offers high stiffness, hardness, and toughness as well as good impact strength.

Additional main benefits of PET-G are high clarity, surface gloss retention, FDA acceptability for food contact, an absence of stress whitening, acceptance of inks and paints, and ease of processing, but most importantly, affordable price. This combination of properties make PET-G a viable alternative to acrylics, well-suited for various demanding sheet and glazing applications ranging from store displays to signage.

Sheet form PET-G has the impact strength, fabrication ease and durability to significantly reduce packaging and shipping costs that acrylic can’t touch.

Brand Names

Spectar®, Vivak®, Ultros®, Zypet®, Excelon®, Lustrofilm, Pacur 6763, Pal-G™, Kodar, Radicron

Emco Industrial Plastics doesn’t claim to represent all of the manufacturers or trade name products listed. This list is intended as a guide of typical materials available for purchase from Emco Industrial Plastics, Inc. For additional information, contact an Emco Industrial Plastics representative at (800) 292-9906.

Availability

TYPE SIZE LENGTH COLOR
Sheet .020″ – .375″ TH 48″ x 96″; CTS Clear
Other PET-G Mirror

Give us your cut-to-size dimensions. We will precision-cut these plastics to your exact size. Additional sizes and colors available upon request.

Properties

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS
Density lb/in3 D792 0.0441 – 0.0480
Water Absorption, 24 hrs % D570
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS
Tensile Strength @Yield psi D638 4,100 – 8,500
Tensile Elongation @Break % D638 10.0 – 350
Flexural Strength psi D790 7,200 – 12,200
Flexural Modulus psi 400000 180,000 – 339,000
Hardness, Rockwell R D785 R105 – R110
IZOD Impact Strength Notched ft-lb/in D256 1.11 – 20.0
THERMAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion µin/in-°F D256 3.3 – 3.8
Heat Deflection Temp at 66 psi °F D648 140 – 160
Heat Deflection Temp at 264 psi °F 131 – 162
Max Operating Temp °F 150
Flammability Rating UL94 HB
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS
Dielectric Strength V/mil D149 410
Dielectric Constant @1 KHz D150 4
Dissipation Factor @ 1 Hz D150 0.005
OPTICAL PROPERTIES UNITS ASTM RESULTS
3mm Transparent Clear Transmittance, Total (%) % D1003 0.300 – 1.00
Refractive Index % 1.57
NOTE: The property values presented above are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets. All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
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