Comparison
PMP Transparent High Temp vs PETG
A side-by-side comparison of Poly(4-methyl-1-pentene) for High-Temperature Transparent Applications and Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol.
Physical
Density
0.830-0.840 g/cm³
1.27 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
<0.01 %
0.13 %
Transparency
Excellent
Transparent
Shrinkage
1-3 %
0.2 – 0.5 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
1.0-1.5 GPa
2.1 GPa
Tensile Strength
25-35 MPa
50 MPa
Elongation at Break
10-30 %
120 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
15-25 J/m
100 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
70 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
N/A (amorphous)
80 °C
Melting Point
220-240 °C
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Continuous Service Temperature
100-140 °C
65 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
80-100 °C
70 °C
CTE
—
68 × 10⁻⁶ /K
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
2.1-2.2
3.3
Volume Resistivity
>10¹⁶ Ω⋅cm
10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
20-30 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Excellent resistance
Good
Bases
Excellent resistance
Fair
Solvents
Good resistance at room temp, swells in hot aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons
—
UV Resistance
Fair (requires stabilization)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils
—
Good
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
1
Carbon Footprint
Moderate
~2.7 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 %