THERMOPET® G (PETG)

Thermopet G PERFORMANCE ENHANCED AMORPHOUS POLYESTER

Thermopet G sheets and reels have been produced at this plant since 1989. Alcan Thermoplastics polyester range has a reputation for quality and processability.

Alcan Thermoplastics range of first grade and recycled grades are all produced on site in Chelmsford (UK) where we have in-house recycling facilities for the processing of internal and clean customer waste PetG materials.

Alcan Thermoplastics and its sister companies within Alcan Composites are all ISO 9001/2000 accredited companies offering the complete range of high quality display, packaging and fabrication products, along with know how, innovation and technical backup.

Dimensional Specifications

	Minimum	Maximum
Sheet Thickness	0.250mm	0.800mm
Sheet Length	500mm	1000mm
Sheet Width	500mm	1000mm
Reel Thickness	0.200mm	1.00mm
Widths	65mm	1100mm
Reel Diameter	350mm	1000mm*
* or max weight 1200kg

Chemical Resistance

PETG is resistant to a wide range of acids, oils and alcohols.

It is not recommended for use with highly alkaline solutions or those containing Phenols or Ketones.

Physical and Mechanical Properties

Specific Gravity	1.27
Tensile Strength	50 MPa
Flexural Modulus	2100 MPa
Oxygen Barrier	10cm³/mm/m²/24hrs/bar
CO2 Barrier	49cm³/mm/m²/24hrs/bar
Water Vapour Barrier	6g/mm/m²/24hrs

Fire and Thermal Properties

UL 94 Fire rating	HB
Glass Transition Temperature	81°C

Environmental

Thermopet G is biologically and chemically inert.

It meets the EEC requirements for Food Contact (2002/72/EEC) and Packaging Heavy Metals (94/62/EC)

Recycled Grades

Performance will vary due to the variable feedstocks used to produce these grades.