Comparison
rEVA Flexible Clear vs PETG
A side-by-side comparison of Recycled Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Flexible Clear and Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol.
Physical
Density
0.920-0.950 g/cm³
1.27 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.1-0.3 %
0.13 %
Transparency
Good
Transparent
Shrinkage
2.0-5.0 %
0.2 – 0.5 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
0.05-0.20 GPa
2.1 GPa
Tensile Strength
5-15 MPa
50 MPa
Elongation at Break
300-800 %
120 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
N/A (flexible grade)
100 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
70 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
-50 to -80 °C (depends on VA content)
80 °C
Melting Point
45-70 °C (depends on VA content)
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Continuous Service Temperature
30-50 °C
65 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
N/A
70 °C
CTE
—
68 × 10⁻⁶ /K
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
2.8-3.5
3.3
Volume Resistivity
>10^14 Ohm·cm
10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
10-20 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Good resistance
Good
Bases
Good resistance
Fair
Solvents
Poor resistance to organic solvents
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UV Resistance
Poor (requires stabilization)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils
—
Good
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable (check local facilities)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
4 (LDPE) or 7 (Other)
1
Carbon Footprint
Lower than virgin EVA
~2.7 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 %