PET
What is PET Resin?
PET is an abbreviation for Polyethylene Terephthalate. PET is the common name for a unique plastic belonging to the polyester family. Raw materials for PET are derived from crude oil and natural gas. PET accounts for only 10% of the annual global usage.
What products are made from PET?
PET is used in the manufacturing of an array of plastic products, such as:
- Soft Drink Bottles
- Mineral Water Bottles
- Personal Care Products
- Carpet
- Industrial strapping
Why is PET used to manufacture these products?
PET is a lightweight, transparent, durable and contains safe attributes for consumable packaging. This is why PET is one of the leading materials used for bottling and packaging products today.
MARKETS WE SERVE
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Bottle
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Film
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Sheet
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