PETG is a transparent plastic material with outstanding thermoforming characteristics for applications that require deep draws, complex die cuts and precise molded in details, without sacrificing structural integrity. Due to its low forming temperature, PETG is readily vacuum and pressure-formed, heat bent, and it bonds easily using solvents or adhesives. It displays good clarity, chemical resistance, impact resistance, and is FDA compliant. PETG is widely used for signs, POP displays and store fixtures, machine guards and housings, and thermoformed trays.
PETG is a good choice for O&P fabricators where transparency is important, and is commonly used when fabricating face masks, burn management devices, and check sockets. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Tensile Strength |
psi |
D638 |
7,700 |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D790 |
310,000 |
| Izod Impact (notched) |
ft-lbs/in of notch |
D256 |
1.7 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) |
°F |
D648 |
164 157 |
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.20 |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Specific Gravity |
- |
D792 |
1.27 |
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.20 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Tensile Strength |
psi |
D638 |
7,700 |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D638 |
320,000 |
| Tensile Elongation |
% |
D638 |
210 |
| Flexural Strength |
psi |
D790 |
11,200 |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D790 |
310,000 |
| Compressive Strength |
psi |
D695 |
- |
| Hardness |
scale as noted |
D785, D2240 |
R115 |
| Izod Impact |
ft-lbs/in |
D256 |
1.7 |
THERMAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
in/in/°F x 10-5 |
D696 |
3.8 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) |
°F |
D648 |
164 157 |
| Max Continuous Service Temperature In Air |
°F |
- |
- |
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Dielectric Strength |
V/mil |
D149 |
410 |
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Light Transmittance |
% |
D1003 |
86 |
| Haze |
% |
D1003 |
1 |
OTHER
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Coefficient of Friction |
- |
Dynamic |
- |
Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
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