Description 

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PET, polyethylene terephthalate, is part of the polyester family, is a thermoplastic resin composed of phthalates suitable for food contact. Depending on the production processes and thermal history, it can exist in amorphous (transparent) or semi-crystalline (white and opaque) form. It is also used for its electrical properties, chemical resistance, high temperature performance, self-extinguishing, molding speed. It is also indicated with the letters PET, PETE, PETP or PET-P.

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Applications

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• Bottles for soft drinks, fruit juices, mineral waters.

• Particularly suitable for soft drinks, cooking and table oils, sauces and condiments, and detergents.

• Trays and containers, jams, fruit and dry foods.

• Pre-cooked food trays ready for heating in a microwave.

• Sheets for pre-cooked food, snacks, nuts, sweets, long-life confectionery;

• Other PET products with a reinforced oxygen barrier for beer, fresh products vacuum-packed such as cheeses, meats, wines, condiments, coffee, sweets and syrups.

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Types of technologies 

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• injection molding

• blow molding

• filmatura

• thermoforming

• extrusion