Pacur® APET Polyester Sheet

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Pacur® APET Polyester Sheet is extruded from polyester resin. It is an exceptionally clear FDA approved material for use in food applications. In comparison to the copolyesters, it offers a better oxygen permeability barrier for packaging of oxygen sensitive products. It offers excellent resistance to many chemicals and solvents and is also an electrical insulator.

Polymer Name: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Physical Form: Sheets

Features: Chemical Resistant, Excellent Toughness, Fast Cycle Times, Good Printability, High Gas Permeability, High Impact Resistance, High Optical Transparency

Density: 1320.0 - 1320.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 1900.0 - 1900.0 MPa

Color: Transparent

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Features & Benefits

Product Features
  • Exceptionally Clear
  • Chemical Resistant
  • BPA and Chlorine Free
  • Highly Recyclable (Resin ID Code #1)
  • Exceptional Toughness
  • Great Impact Resistance
  • Good Thermoforming, Cutting, Trimming, and Printing
  • Product Benefits
  • Near Optical Clarity
  • Reduced Packaging Cost
  • No Stress Whitening
  • No Pre-Treatment for Printing
  • Fast Cycle Times
  • Minimal Trim Dust
  • Less Breakage
  • Scrap can be Recycled
  • Applications & Uses

    Product Applications

    It is an exceptionally clear FDA approved material for use in food applications.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Physical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Basis Weight (at 0.25 mm Thickness)0.134kg/m²
    Yield (at 0.25 mm Thickness)3.1m²/kg
    Density1.32gm/ccASTM D 1505
    Haze (at 0.25 mm Thickness)0.8%ASTM D 1003
    Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.25 mm Thickness)52.0MPaASTM D 882
    Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (at 0.25 mm Thickness)1900.0MPaASTM D 882
    Dart Impact (at 23°C, 0.25 mm Thickness, 26” Drop With 1/2” Head and 5" Clamp)400.0gASTM D 1709A Mod.
    Dart Impact (at -18°C, 0.25 mm Thickness, 26” Drop With 1/2” Head and 5” Clamp)500.0gASTM D 1709A Mod.
    Water Vapor Transmission Rate (at 0.25 mm Thickness)6.0g/m².24hrsASTM F 1249
    Oxygen Transmission Rate (at 0.25 mm Thickness)10.0cc.mil/m².24hrs.atmASTM D 3985
    Characteristics
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Gauge0.005 - 0.040inch
    Widthmax. 51.97 - 52.03inch

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging
    • Roll Diameter

    Slit Rolls - 24” Maximum Outer Diameter

    Mill Rolls - 30” Maximum Outer Diameter

    • Core Sizes

    3” or 6” Inner Diameter