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.
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Type | Size | Length | Color |
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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.
Physical Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
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Density | lb/in³ | D792 | 0.0441 – 0.0480 |
Water Absorption, 24 hrs | % | D570 |
Mechanical Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
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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 |
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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 |
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Dielectric Strength | V/mil | D149 | 410 |
Dielectric Constant @1 KHz | D150 | 4 | |
Dissipation Factor @ 1 Hz | D150 | 0.005 |
Optical Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
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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.
NOTE: Several grades of this material are available. For additional information regarding this plastic, contact your Emco Industrial Plastics representative or call 973-862-4148