Pacur® PETG Copolyester Sheet

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Glycols,

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Polymer Name

Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG)

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Bisphenol A-free,

Chlorine-free,

Recyclable

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Cost Effective,

E-Beam Sterilizable,

Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable,

Excellent Toughness,

Fast Cycle Times,

Good Printability,

High Impact Resistance,

Improved Optical Clarity,

Notch Absorbing,

Plasma Gas Sterilizable,

Puncture Resistant,

Radiation Resistant,

Radiation Sterilizable,

Recyclable,

Stress Whitening Resistant

Product Features

• Exceptionally Clear
• Great Chemical Resistance
• Improved Notch and Puncture Resistance
• BPA and Chlorine Free
• Easily Recyclable
• Exceptional Toughness
• Great Impact Resistance
• ISO 10993 Compliant
• Easy 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

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Healthcare & Pharma,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging,

Healthcare Packaging

Consumer Goods — Stationery, Art & Office Supplies

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Food Packaging,

Medical Devices,

Pharmaceutical Packaging,

Stationary Supplies

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Thermoforming

Product Applications

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

• Medical device
• Pharmaceutical
• Food packaging

Product End Uses

• General-purpose blister packaging
• Graphic applications
• Stationary supplies

Properties

Color

Blue,

Custom,

Transparent

Physical Form

Sheets

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Basis Weight (at 0.25 mm Thickness)	0.134	kg/m²	—
Density	1.27	gm/cc	ASTM D 1505
Yield (at 0.25 mm Thickness)	3.1	m²/kg	—
Haze (at 0.25 mm Thickness)	0.8	%	ASTM D 1003
Tensile Strength (at Yield, 0.25 mm Thickness)	52.0	MPa	ASTM D 882
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (at 0.25 mm Thickness)	1900.0	MPa	ASTM D 882
Dart Impact (at 23°C, 0.25 mm Thickness, 26” Drop With 1/2” Head and Clamp)	400.0	g	ASTM D 1709A Mod.
Dart Impact (at -18°C, 0.25 mm Thickness, 26” Drop With 1/2” Head and 5” Clamp)	500.0	g	ASTM D 1709A Mod.
Water Vapor Transmission Rate (at 0.25 mm Thickness)	6.0	g/m².24hrs	ASTM F 1249
Oxygen Transmission Rate (at 0.25 mm Thickness)	10.0	cc.mm/m².24hrs.atm	ASTM D 3985

Characteristics

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Gauge	0.005 - 0.060	inch	—
Width	max. 59.97 - 60.03	inch	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

ISO 10993,

ISO 9001,

USDA Certified

Technical Details & Test Data

Sterilization Methods

• Ethylene Oxide
• Gamma Ray
• Electron Beam
• Plasma Gas

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

• Roll Diameter

Slit Rolls - 30” Maximum Outer Diameter

Mill Rolls - 30” Maximum Outer Diameter

• Core Sizes

3”, 6”, or 8” Inner Diameter