CoreLite PET 80

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

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
Standard Sheet Width (Plain)	39.7 (1008)	inch (mm)	—
Standard Sheet Thickness (Plain)	1/8 to 4 (3 to 100)	inch (mm)	—
Standard Sheet Length (Plain)	96.4 (2448)	inch (mm)	—
Thermal Conductivity (at 75 °F (24 °C))	0.236 (0.034)	BTU.in/ft2.hr.°F (W/m.K)	ASTM C177
Compressive Strength	145 (1.0)	psi (MPa)	ISO 844
Compressive Modulus	8265 (57)	psi (MPa)	ISO 844
Tensile Strength	290 (2.0)	psi (MPa)	ASTM C297
Tensile Modulus	11600 (88)	psi (MPa)	ASTM C297
Shear Strength	85 (0.6)	psi (MPa)	ISO 1922
Shear Modulus	2320 (16)	psi (MPa)	ISO 1922
Shear Elongation at Break	13	%	ISO 1922
Density	5 (80)	Lbs./cu.ft (Kg./m³)	ISO 845

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density Tolerance	±10	%	—
Processing Temperature	max. 302 (max. 150)	°F (°C)	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

TSCA (USA)