 Polyethylene
Terephthalate(PET OR PETE) |
| PET is
clear, tough and has good gas and moisture
barrier properties. This plastic is commonly
used in PET injection-moulded consumer
product containers. Cleaned, recycled PET
flakes and pellets are in great demand
for spinning fiber for carpet yarns and
producing fiberfill and geotextiles. Its
nickname is polyester. |
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| PROPERTIES: |
| Clarity,
strength/toughness, barrier to gas & moisture
and resistance to heat. |
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| PACKAGING
APPLICATIONS: |
| PET or
PETE is widely used for manufacturing plastic
soft drink and water bottles, beer bottles,
mouthwash bottles, peanut butter & salad
dressing containers, ovenable film and
ovenable pre-prepared food trays. |
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| APPLICATIONS
IN RECYCLED PRODUCTS: |
| Fiber,
tote bags, bottles, clothing, furniture
and carpet. |