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PlastiVerd PlastiVerd FLOW

Plastiverd Plastiverd Flow is a copolymer of PET (Polyethylene-Terephthalate), delivered in resin pellets. It is suitable for the stretch blow molding process in one or two stages as well as for film and sheeting applications through extrusion.

Polymer Name: Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Film Extrusion, Sheet Molding

End Uses: Beverage Containers, Bottles, Food Packaging, Fruit Juice Bottles, Household Goods, Squeeze Bottles

Features: Excellent Transparency Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, Light Weight, Low Energy Consumption, Recyclable

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polyesters,
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Polymer Name
Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Resin
Technologies
Plastics
Product Families
Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
Polyesters

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Recyclable
Materials Features
Excellent Transparency Properties,
Good Mechanical Properties,
Light Weight,
Low Energy Consumption,
Recyclable
Features
  • It is specially designed for applications in which high toughness and transparency are needed.
  • Recommended for highly carbonated water and soft drinks, household, and cleaning packaging.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Consumer Goods,
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Consumer Goods — Housewares
Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging,
Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings
Other Packaging Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Other Packaging Coatings
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Beverage Containers,
Bottles,
Food Packaging,
Fruit Juice Bottles,
Household Goods,
Squeeze Bottles
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Extrusion,
Film Extrusion,
Sheet Molding

Properties

Physical Form
Pellets,
Solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Intrinsic Viscosity0’84 ± 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. 0’2%-
Bulk Density840kg/m³-
Weight of 20 chips320mg-
Melting Point240-250ºC-
Typical Moulding Temperature270-290ºC-
Drying Conditions - Temperature165-175ºC-
Drying Conditions - Time5-6h-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
EC Regulation 2011/10,
EU Compliant
Compliance
  • It complies with the composition of requirements of the Regulation (EC) No 10/2011
  • EU directive on Packaging Waste (94/62/EC) and its amendments.