Polyethylene Terephthalate · PET
Recycled PET Bottle: Specifications and suppliers
Food-grade rPET pellets from approved decontamination processes (EFSA-listed). Mandated minimum content under PPWR.
Quick specs
| Property | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Polymer family | Polyethylene Terephthalate | |
| MFI | ISO 1133 | |
| Density | 1.33–1.41 g/cm³ | |
| Process | Injection stretch blow molding | |
| Typical application | Beverage bottles |
Procurement considerations
Lead time: 1–3 days from local distributor stock; 1–4 weeks producer-direct; 4–8 weeks for imports.
Minimum order: 25 kg single-bag samples available from most distributors. Spot lots typically 1–25 t. Producer-direct usually requires 5+ t per order.
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Polymer family
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Application
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Grade
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Grade
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Grade
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