LIGHTER C98
- Equipolymers
- LIGHTER C
- POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET)
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LIGHTER C98 resins are polyethylene terephthalate produced from PTA and MEG. These polymers are specifically designed for the production of beverage, food and other liquid containers and for thermoforming.
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Technical data sheetProduct Details
- Manufacturer
Equipolymers - Brand
LIGHTER C - Manufacturing Plant
Equipolymers Schopau, Germany
- Plastic Generic Family
Polyester - Plastic Generic Symbol
POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET)
Properties
Attributes
Material Status
Commercial: ActiveAvailability
GermanyFeatures
Very good mechanical properties | Excellent clarity | Wide precessing range on all injection and stretch blow molding machinesApplications
Water Bottle | Carbonate Soft Drink ( CSD ) Bottles | Thermoforming sheetsPhysical Form
GranulesProcessing Grades
Bottle Grade | Carbonated soft drink ( CSD) Bottle Grade | Thermoforming GradeProcessing Technology
Injection Molding | Blow Molding | Extrusion | ThermoformingIndustry
Beverage Industry | Food Packaging IndustryCertifications
Available on requestPhysical Properties
| Title | Value | Unit | Method | Additional Information | Property Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intrinsic Viscosity ( IV content ) | 0.84 ± 0.02 | dl/gm | 1/MA/1/002 | - | - |
| Acetaldehyde (AA) | 1 Max | ppm | 1/MA/1/004 | - | - |
| Moisture Content | 0.4 Max | % | 1/MA/1/005 | - | - |
| Bulk density | 880 | kg/m³ | 1/MA/1/008 | - | - |
| Crystallinity | 50 Min | % | 1/MA/1/018 | - | - |
Optical Properties
| Title | Value | Unit | Method | Additional Information | Property Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color b | 2 Max | 1/MA/1/003 | - | - |
Thermal properties
| Title | Value | Unit | Method | Additional Information | Property Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Transition Temperature | 78 | °C | 1/MA/1/007 | - | - |
| Melting point | 247 | °C | 1/MA/1/007 | - | - |
Additional Information
| Title | Value | Unit | Method | Additional Information | Property Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Particles Content | 500 Max | ppm | 1/MA/1/001 | - | - |
| Weight of 100 Granules | 1.5 | gm | 1/MA/1/015 | - | - |
| ISO Viscosity Number | 98 | ml/gm | ISO 1628/5 | - | - |
Notes
LIGHTER C98, when used unmodified and processed under good manufacturing practices, should allow packaging article production in compliance with the laws and regulations for articles in contact with foodstuffs in force in the European Union and in the United States of America. Please contact your nearest Equipolymers office regarding food contact compliance statements. The purchaser remains responsible for determining whether the use complies with all relevant regulations.
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Added to Instamine: 22-Feb-2021 06:10:41
Last Update: 30-Oct-2023 18:16:30
There are several LIGHTER PET polymers, designed for the specific performance requirements of different applications, including very good mechanical properties, excellent clarity and a wide processing range on all injection and stretch blow molding machines. LIGHTER C98 is suitable for the production of both mineral water and carbonated soft drinks bottles. LIGHTER C98 is recommended also for the production of extruded thermoformable sheets.
LIGHTER C98, when used unmodified and processed under good manufacturing practices, should allow packaging article production in compliance with the laws and regulations for articles in contact with foodstuffs in force in the European Union and in the United States of America. Please contact your nearest Equipolymers office regarding food contact compliance statements. The purchaser remains responsible for determining whether the use complies with all relevant regulations.
| Plastic Generic Family | Polyester |
|---|---|
| Plastic Generic Symbol (Sub Group) | PET Prime / Virgin Resin |
| Description | There are several LIGHTER PET polymers, designed for the specific performance requirements of different applications, including very good mechanical properties, excellent clarity and a wide processing range on all injection and stretch blow molding machines. LIGHTER C98 is suitable for the production of both mineral water and carbonated soft drinks bottles. LIGHTER C98 is recommended also for the production of extruded thermoformable sheets. LIGHTER C98, when used unmodified and processed under good manufacturing practices, should allow packaging article production in compliance with the laws and regulations for articles in contact with foodstuffs in force in the European Union and in the United States of America. Please contact your nearest Equipolymers office regarding food contact compliance statements. The purchaser remains responsible for determining whether the use complies with all relevant regulations. |
| Material Status | Commercial: Active |
| Availability | Germany |
| Features | Excellent clarity, Very good mechanical properties, Wide precessing range on all injection and stretch blow molding machines |
| Applications | Carbonate Soft Drink ( CSD ) Bottles , Thermoforming sheets , Water Bottle |
| Physical Form | Granules |
| Processing Grades | Bottle Grade, Carbonated soft drink ( CSD) Bottle Grade, Thermoforming Grade |
| Processing Technology | Blow Molding, Extrusion, Injection Molding, Thermoforming |
| Industry | Beverage Industry, Food Packaging Industry |
| Certifications | Available on request |
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