Pacur® PETG FLEX
- Chemical Family
- GlycolsPolyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Pacur® PETG FLEX is engineered for use in 0.003" to 0.009" gage applications and is extruded from PETG copolyester resin. PETG FLEX is an exceptionally tough material making it ideal for label and thermoforming applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Sheets
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Pacur
- Density
- 1270.0 - 1270.0 kg/m³
- Features
Chemical Resistant, Cost Effective, Dimensional Stability, E-Beam Sterilizable, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable, Fast Cycle Times, Good Printability, Good Toughness, High Impact Resistance, Low Shrinkage, Notch Absorbing, Plasma Gas Sterilizable, Puncture Resistant, Radiation Sterilizable, Recyclable, Stress Whitening Resistant
- Polymer Name
- Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG)
- Tensile Modulus
- 1900.0 - 1900.0 MPa
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Bisphenol A-free
- Chlorine-free
- Recyclable
- Benefits
- Reduced Packaging Cost
- No Stress Whitening
- No Pre-Treatment for Printing
- Fast Cycle Times
- Minimal Trim Dust
- Good Dimensional Stability
- End Uses
- General-purpose blister packaging
- Graphic applications
- Stationary supplies
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Product Features
Easily Recyclable; Remarkable Toughness; Improved Notch and Puncture Resistance; BPA and Chlorine Free; Exceptionally Clear When Formed; Great Chemical Resistance; Superb Impact Resistance; ISO 10993 Compliant; Low Internal Stress and Shrinkage; Easy Thermoforming, Cutting, Trimming, and Printing
- Material Features
- Chemical Resistant
- Cost Effective
- Dimensional Stability
- E-Beam Sterilizable
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable
- Fast Cycle Times
- Good Printability
- Good Toughness
- Sterilization Methods
- Ethylene Oxide
- Gamma
- Electron Beam
- Plasma Gas
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 10993
- ISO 9001
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Food Packaging
- Medical Devices
- Pharmaceutical Packaging
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Thermoforming
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basis Weight (at 0.25 mm Thickness) | 0.1343 | kg/m² | — |
| Density | 1.27 | gm/cc | ASTM D 1505 |
| Yield (at 0.25 mm Thickness) | 3.1 | m²/kg | — |
| 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 5" 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 372 |
| Oxygen Transmission Rate (at 0.25 mm Thickness) | 10.0 | cc.mm/m².24hrs.atm | ASTM D 3985 |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Gauge | 0.003 - 0.009 | inch |
| Width | max. 51.97 - 52.03 | inch |
