ASPIRE® 84J

Chemical Family: PolyestersPolyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

ASPIRE® 84J is a fast reheat, high viscosity PET copolymer resin. The resin is characterized by its improved processability and exceptional stability allowing for optimum productivity. ASPIRE® 84 J is suitable for Carbonated Soft Drink (CSD) bottles and other injection stretch blow molded containers. It is also used in sheet extrusion for thermoformed food packaging.

Product families

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging
Non-Food Consumer Packaging

Product Families

Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics

Polyesters

Other characteristics

Brand: Safripol ASPIRE
End Uses: Bottles
Features: Food Contact Acceptable, Good Mechanical Properties, Good Processability, Good Stability, High Viscosity, Higher Gloss, Superior Clarity
Polymer Name: Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG)
Processing Methods: Injection Molding, Stretch Blow Injection Molding
Markets: Printing & Packaging
Properties: Excellent processability
Improved heat absorption capabilities
Good mechanical properties
Superb clarity and gloss
Low Acetaldehyde
Technology: Plastics
Labeling Claims: Food Contact Acceptable
Material Features: Food Contact Acceptable
Good Mechanical Properties
Good Processability
Good Stability
High Viscosity
Higher Gloss
Superior Clarity
Food Contact Compliance: ASPIRE ® 84 J Polyethylene Terephthalate Copolymer Resin should comply with Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and with U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1630 f(1) and g(1) food contact regulations when used unmodified and processed according to good manufacturing practices for food contact applications. The purchaser remains responsible for determining whether the use complies with all relevant regulations.
Certifications and Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 177.1520
Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM)
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Bottles
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Stretch Blow Injection Molding

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Melting Point	254	°C	ASTM D3418
Crystallinity	min. 40	%	ASTM D3418

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Intrinsic Viscosity	0.84	dl/g	ASTM D4603
Acetaldehyde	max. 1.0	ppm	ASTM F2013
Moisture	max. 2000	ppm	Internal Test Method

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