CoreLite PET 200

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Core Type

Thermoplastic Foam

Composite Materials Functions

Core Material

Technologies

Composite Materials

Product Families

Composite Materials — Core Materials

Foam Cores

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Recyclable

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Cost Effective,

Excellent Performance,

Fatigue Resistant,

Good Adhesion,

Good Mechanical Properties,

Good Thermal Stability,

Good UV Protection,

Low Outgassing,

Low Water Absorption

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Industrial

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Exterior & Body,

Interior

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Interior Fixtures,

Wall Panels

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities

Renewable Energy

Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Marine,

Rail & Mass Transit

Composites End Use

Bulkheads,

Ceiling Panels,

Covers,

Deck Panels,

Doors,

Floors,

Hulls,

Industrial Containers,

Nacelles,

Roof Panels,

Tanks,

Topsides,

Wall Panels,

Wind Turbine Blades

Composites Processing Methods

Compression Molding,

Hand Lay-up,

Prepreg Processing,

Resin Film Infusion (RFI),

Resin Transfer Molding (RTM),

Spray Lay-up,

Thermoforming,

Vacuum Infusion Processing (VIP)

Processing Information

• Prepreg processing
• Resin infusion / injection (VARTM / RTM)
• Adhesive bonding
• Vacuum infusion
• Thermo-formable
• Hand Lay-up and Spray-up
• Compression molding (GMT, SMC)

Recommended Applications

• Marine: Hulls, Decks, Superstructures, Bulkheads, Interiors and Stringers
• Wind Energy: Blades (shear webs & shells), Nacelles
• Transportation: Primary Body Structure, Interior Structure, Sidewalls, Floors and Ceilings
• Construction: Roof Panels, Support Wall Insulation and Door Laminate
• Industrial: Covers, Containers, Local Reinforcements, X-ray tables, Sporting goods

Properties

Physical Form

Sheets

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Water Absorption	max. 1	%	—
Density	12.5 (200)	Lbs./cu.ft (Kg./m3)	ISO 845
Compressive Strength	699 (4.82)	psi (MPa)	ASTM D1621-10
Compressive Modulus	30168 (208)	psi (MPa)	ISO 844
Tensile Strength	935 (6.45)	psi (MPa)	ASTM D1623
Tensile Modulus	58885 (406)	psi (MPa)	ASTM D1623
Shear Strength	497 (3.43)	psi (MPa)	ASTM C273
Shear Modulus	11023 (76)	psi (MPa)	ASTM C273
Shear Elongation at Break	41	%	ASTM C273
Thermal conductivity at 75 °F (24 °C)	0.33 (0.048)	°F (°C)	—
Standard Sheet Length (Plain)	62.99 (1600)	inch (mm)	—
Standard Sheet Width (Plain)	29.53 (750)	inch (mm)	—
Standard Sheet Thickness (Plain)	1/8 to 1 ¾ (3 to 45)	inch (mm)	—

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density Tolerance	±10	%	—
Processing Temperature	176 (80)	°F (°C)	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

TSCA (USA)