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Polyethylene terephthalate
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym(s):
Poly(ethylene terephthalate)
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Linear Formula:
(C10H8O4)n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
manufacturer/tradename
USP
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
SMILES string
OCCO.OC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)C(O)=O
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General description
Polyethylene terephthalate is the most commonly used polymer mainly in the manufacture of water bottles.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Application
Used in electrical parts including relay bases and lamp sockets, pump housings, gears, sprockets, chair arms, casters and furniture components.
Features and Benefits
Balance of strength, stiffness and toughness, excellent electrical properties, surface appearance and chemical resistance.
Analysis Note
These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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Polyethylene terephthalate-I. Chemistry, thermodynamics and transport properties.
Ravindranath K & Mashelkar RA
Chemical Engineering Science, 41(9), 2197-2214 (1986)
Assessing human exposure to phthalic acid and phthalate esters from mineral water stored in polyethylene terephthalate and glass bottles
Montuori P, et al.
Food Additives and Contaminants, 25(4), 511-518 (2008)
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