Product Information
Resins/Films
PET resin that applies direct blow molding
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KURAPET™
- General name
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin
- Sales format
- Pellets
- Examples
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KURAPET™ is a PET resin that applies direct blow molding, and was developed by using Kuraray’s proprietary modification formula to improve the melt viscosity (drawdown ratio), melting point and crystallization speed, which were issues with conventional PET resins. It enables molding of highly transparent, chemical-resistant and shock-resistant containers, and is widely used in cosmetic bottles, food containers, shampoo bottles and other products as a substitute for glass bottles.
Applications
Cosmetic bottles
Shampoo bottles
Food containers
Characteristics
Excellent processability
(improved drawdown ratio)
Excellent properties as a bottle
(drop strength, transparency, chemical resistance)
Standard grades and properties
| Item | Measurement method | Unit | Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intrinsic viscosity | ISO 1628-5 | dl/g | 1.2 |
| b value | JIS 8729 | - | -1±2 |
| Density | ISO 1183 | g/cm3 | 1.38 |
| Melting point | ISO 11357 | ºC | 233 |
| Glass transition point | ºC | 82 | |
| Tensile strength | ASTM D638 | MPa | 56 |
| Young’s modulus | GPa | 1.9 | |
| Elongation at break | % | >300 | |
| Bending strength | ASTM D790 | MPa | 85 |
| Young’s modulus in flexure | GPa | 2.4 | |
| IZOD impact strength | ASTM D256 | J/m | 30 |
| Refractive index | ASTM D542 | - | 1.64 |
| Light transmission rate | ASTM D1003 | % | 90 |
| Water absorption | ASTM D570 | % | 0.3 |
| Mold shrinkage | JIS K6713 | % | 0.2 |
Note: Listed values are Kuraray’s measurements and not guaranteed.
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Contact us
Click here for inquires (KURAPET™)- EVAL Resin Sales Department,
EVAL Division
Kuraray Co., Ltd. - Tokiwabashi Tower, 2-6-4, Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0004, Japan
Tel.: +81-3-6701-1464
