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PlastiVerd PlastiVerd HOT

Plastiverd Plastiverd Hot is a homopolymer of PET (Polyethylene-Terephthalate), delivered in resin pellets. It is recommended for the packaging of products that require a high temperature during cooking, for instance dual ovenable trays for ready meals.

Polymer Name: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

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Identification & Functionality

Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features
  • It has a high crystallization speed and mechanical strength.
  • Trays made with PLASTIVERD HOT plus nucleating additives can resist up to 220oC in conventional ovens and microwaves.
  • This thermal resistance allows trays to be taken directly from the freezer and heated in a microwave oven.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Intrinsic Viscosity0’96 ± 0’02dL/grISO 1628
Specific Density (Crystalline)min. 1.40g/cm³-
Colour Lmin. 85-ASTM 6290
Colour b*max. 0-ASTM 6290
Color bmax. 0-ASTM 6290
Acetaldehydemax. 1ppmASTM F2013
Color Lmin. 85-ASTM 6290
Crystallinitymin. 55%-
Moisturemax. 0’2%-
Bulk Density840kg/m³-
Weight of 20 chips320mg-
Melting Point245-255ºC-
Typical Moulding Temperature280-290ºC-
Drying Conditions - Temperature165-175ºC-
Drying Conditions - Time5-6h-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Compliance
  • PLASTIVERD HOT complies with the composition of requirements of the Regulation (EC) No 10/2011 
  • EU directive on Packaging Waste (94/62/EC) and its amendments.