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PlastiVerd PlastiVerd DESIGN

Plastiverd Plastiverd Design is copolymer of PET (Polyethylene-Terephthalate), delivered in resin pellets. This resin has been specially designed for thick wall applications. This grade presents a higher IV and outstanding mechanical properties.

Polymer Name: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Thermoforming

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Applications & Uses

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Recommended Applications
  • Suitable for thick sheet extrusion up to a thickness of approximately 5 mm, sealing films and refillable bottles up to 5 gallons.
  • It is particularly recommended for use in thick wall preforms, which need slow crystallization to achieve high light transmission, excellent brightness for thick sheets and a neutral color tone.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Intrinsic Viscosity0’86 ± 0’02dL/grISO 1628
Specific Density (Crystalline)min. 1.39g/cm³-
Colour Lmin. 85-ASTM 6290
Colour b*max. 0-ASTM 6290
Color bmax. 0-ASTM 6290
Acetaldehydemax. 1ppmASTM F2013
Color Lmin. 85-ASTM 6290
Crystallinitymin. 48%-
Moisturemax. 0’20%-
Bulk Density840kg/m³-
Weight of 20 chips320mg-
Melting Point235-245ºC-
Typical Moulding Temperature265-280ºC-
Drying Conditions - Temperature165-175ºC-
Drying Conditions - Time5-6h-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Compliance
  • Food Contact Statement: DESIGN complies with the composition of requirements of the Regulation (EC) No 10/2011 
  • EU directive on Packaging Waste (94/62/EC) and its amendments. For more information, contact your local Plastiverd representative.