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PlastiVerd PlastiVerd AQUA

Plastiverd Plastiverd Aqua is a copolymer of PET (Polyethylene-Terephthalate), delivered in resin pellets. It is suitable for the stretch blow Molding process in one or two stages.

Polymer Name: Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG)

Processing Methods: Stretch Blow Molding

End Uses: Beverage Containers, Food Packaging

Features: Drinking Water Contact Acceptable, Excellent Transparency Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, Light Weight, Low Energy Consumption, Recyclable

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Features

This resin has been specially conceived for still water packaging. It has the required mechanical strength, neutral color tone, high transparency and makes it possible to obtain excellent organoleptic properties in the conversion process which this kind of package demands. It can also be used for other different non-carbonated beverage packaging.

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Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Intrinsic Viscosity0'78 ± 0'02dL/grISO 1628
Specific Density (Crystalline)min. 1.39g/cm³
Colour Lmin. 85ASTM 6290
Colour b*max. 0ASTM 6290
Color bmax. 0ASTM 6290
Acetaldehydemax. 1ppmASTM F2013
Color Lmin. 85ASTM 6290
Crystallinitymin. 48%
Moisturemax. 0’20%
Bulk Density840kg/m³
Weight of 20 chips320mg
Melting Point240-250ºC
Typical Moulding Temperature270-290ºC
Drying Conditions - Temperature165-175ºC
Drying Conditions - Time5-6h

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Compliance

Food Contact Statement: AQUA complies with the composition of requirements of the Regulation (EC) No 10/2011 and the EU directive on Packaging Waste (94/62/EC) and its amendments. For more information, contact your local Plastiverd representative.