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Pacur® HT Copolyester Sheet

1 of 12 products in this brand
Pacur® HT Copolyester Sheet is an amorphous copolyester that combines excellent clarity and toughness with outstanding heat and chemical resistance. This new generation copolyester can be thermoformed with a wide processing window that allows for product designs that reflect intricate detail. The HT product is suitable for use with most forms of sterilization including ethylene oxide, gamma, electron beam, and gas plasma methods. It is NOT suitable for autoclave/steam sterilization. Pacur HT does not contain Bisphenol A (BPA). It is FDA and USDA approved for use in medical, pharmaceutical, and food packaging applications.

Polymer Name: Copolyester Resin

Physical Form: Sheets

Features: Broad Processing Window, Chemical Resistant, E-Beam Sterilizable, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable, Excellent Toughness, Good Printability, Long Shelf Life, Notch Absorbing, Plasma Gas Sterilizable, Provides Down Gauging Properties, Puncture Resistant, Radiation Sterilizable, Very Good Heat Resistance

Density: 1190.0 - 1190.0 kg/m³

Tensile Modulus: 1378.0 - 1378.0 MPa

Color: Transparent

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyesters

Polymer Name

Copolyester Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Bisphenol A-free,

Chlorine-free

Materials Features

Broad Processing Window,

Chemical Resistant,

E-Beam Sterilizable,

Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable,

Excellent Toughness,

Good Printability,

Long Shelf Life,

Notch Absorbing,

Plasma Gas Sterilizable,

Provides Down Gauging Properties,

Puncture Resistant,

Radiation Sterilizable,

Very Good Heat Resistance

Product Features
  • Remarkably Clear
  • Exceptionally Tough
  • Great Chemical Resistance
  • Outstanding Heat Resistance
  • Superb Notch and Puncture Resistance
  • BPA and Chlorine Free
  • ISO 10993 Compliant
  • Easy Forming, Cutting, Trimming, and Printing
  • No Pre-Drying
    • Product Benefits
  • Near Optical Clarity
  • Wide Processing Window
  • Faster ETO Times
  • Minimal Trim Dust
  • Improved Aging and Shelf Life
  • Better Protection of Sterile Contents
  • Faster Thermoforming Cycle Times
  • Allows for Down gaging and Reduced Secondary Packaging

    • Applications & Uses

    Markets

    Printing & Packaging

    Applications

    Printing & Packaging — Packaging

    Food & Beverage Packaging,

    Healthcare Packaging

    Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

    Food Packaging,

    Pharmaceutical Packaging

    Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

    Thermoforming

    Product Applications

    It is both FDA and USDA approved for use in the following application areas:

    • Medical
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Food packaging

    Properties

    Color

    Transparent

    Physical Form

    Sheets

    Physical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Basis Weight (at 0.25 mm Thickness)0.125kg/m²—
    Density1.19gm/ccASTM D 1505
    Yield (at 0.25 mm Thickness)3.308m²/kg—
    Haze (at 0.25 mm Thickness)1.0%ASTM D 1003
    Glass Transition Temperature (at 0.25 mm Thickness)110.0°CDSC
    Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.25 mm Thickness)40.0MPaASTM D 882
    Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (at 0.25 mm Thickness)1378.0MPaASTM D 882
    Dart Impact (at 23°C, 0.25 mm Thickness, 26” Drop With 1/2” Head and 5" Clamp)882.0gASTM D 1709A Mod.
    Dart Impact (at -18°C, 0.25 mm Thickness, 26” Drop With 1/2” Head and 5” Clamp)913.0gASTM D 1709A Mod.
    Water Vapor Transmission Rate (at 0.25 mm Thickness)3.0g/m².24hrsASTM F 1249
    Oxygen Transmission Rate (at 0.25 mm Thickness)32.0cc.mm/m².24hrs.atmASTM D 3985
    Characteristics
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Gauge0.007 - 0.055inch—
    Widthmax. 51.97 - 52.03inch—

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    FDA Compliant,

    ISO 9001,

    USDA Certified

    Technical Details & Test Data

    Sterilization Methods
  • Ethylene Oxide
  • Gamma
  • Electron Beam
  • Plasma Gas

    • Packaging & Availability

    Packaging
    • Roll Diameter

    Slit Rolls - 30” Maximum Outer Diameter

    Mill Rolls - 35” Maximum Outer Diameter

    • Core Sizes

    3" or 6” Inner Diameter