DURAMET® PCR PET

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyesters,

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Polymer Name

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Material

• PCR Polyester

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Contains PCR Resin,

Recycled

Materials Features

Heat Resistance,

High Moisture Vapor Transmission,

High Tensile Strength,

Light Blocking,

Long Shelf Life,

Oxygen Barrier,

Slip,

Water Resistant

Applications & Uses

Markets

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging,

Healthcare Packaging

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Film,

Food Packaging,

Medical Packaging

Uses

• Suitable for foil replacement
• Layer elimination opportunities
• Good performance in Gelbo flexing
• Can be applied on different substrates
• Pharmaceutical
• Food packaging

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Yield	58.4	m²/kg	-
Thickness	12.0	µm	-
Tensile Strength (MD)	172.4	N/mm²	ASTM D882
Tensile Strength (TD)	206.8	N/mm²	ASTM D882
Tensile Modulus (MD)	3654.2	N/mm²	ASTM D882
Tensile Modulus (TD)	3861.1	N/mm²	ASTM D882
Elongation (MD)	90.0	%	ASTM D882
Elongation (TD)	70.0	%	ASTM D882
Optical Density	min. 2.5	-	CMP OD-1
Light Transmission	max. 0.3	%	CMP OD-1
WVTR (37.8°C, 90% RH)	max. 0.15	g/m²/24 hr	ASTM E-398
OTR (23ºC, 50% RH)	max. 0.15	cc/m²/24 hr	ASTM D-3985
Metal Adhesion	6.0	N/25mm	CMP MA-1
Surface Energy (Metal Side)	40.0	Dyne/cm	ASTM D2578
Surface Energy (Non Metal Side)	54.0	Dyne/cm	ASTM D2578

Properties

• Good handling properties
• Good heat stability
• Excellent slip and high tensile strength for easy lamination
• Superior WVTR, OTR, and light barrier properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory & Compliance

• The polyester side is in compliance with the regulation FDA 21 CFR 177.1630 (f, g, h) and EU Directive 2002/72 and 2011/10
• This film meets FDA food contact requirements for use with all food types under Condition of Use A and E
• Non-objection approval letter is on file from Health Protection Branch of Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
• This film also complies with relevant requirements of the Swiss Chemicals Ordinance SR 813.11(ChemO) and European Regulation No. 10/2011 for food contact 

Technical Details & Test Data

Packaging Structure

Superior barrier and sustainable metallized film solution now available in DURAMET® PCR PET with the addition of 90% content from chemically recycled polyester.

New Level of Barrier