Product Details: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin (CZ302)
1. Basic Information
- Chemical Name: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- CAS Number: 25038-59-9
- EINECS Number: 607-507-1
- Molecular Formula: (C10H8O4)n(C_{10}H_8O_4)_n
- Molecular Structure: Repeating units of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid linked by ester (-COO-) bonds.
- Appearance: Transparent or slightly white granules
- Color: Clear, milky white, or customized with additives
- Odor: Odorless
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
- Intrinsic Viscosity (IV): Typically 0.72 - 0.85 dL/g (varies based on grade and application)
- Density: ~1.38 - 1.40 g/cm³
- Melting Point: 250 - 260°C
- Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): ~75°C
- Crystallinity: Semi-crystalline polymer
- Moisture Content: ≤ 0.2% (should be dried before processing)
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; dissolves in strong solvents (e.g., phenol/tetrachloroethane)
3. Applications
- Packaging Industry:
- Beverage bottles (water, soft drinks, juices)
- Food containers and trays
- Cosmetic and personal care bottles
- Textile Industry:
- Polyester fibers for clothing, carpets, and home textiles
- Industrial Applications:
- PET films for electrical insulation, solar panels, and screen protectors
- Engineering plastics for automotive and electronic components
- Recyclability: PET is 100% recyclable and widely used in rPET applications.
4. Packaging & Transportation
- Packaging:
- 25 kg woven bags with PE lining
- 500 kg - 1000 kg jumbo bags (FIBCs) for bulk transport
- Storage Conditions:
- Store in a dry, cool place away from moisture and contaminants.
- Should be kept in sealed packaging to prevent hydrolysis.
- Transportation:
- Not classified as a hazardous material.
- Can be shipped by sea, land, or air in standard containers.
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