Comparison
Tough Abrasion-Resistant Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Polyester) vs PETG
A side-by-side comparison of Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) - Polyester type and Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol.
Physical
Density
1.14 - 1.25 g/cm³
1.27 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.5 - 1.5 %
0.13 %
Transparency
Opaque to Translucent
Transparent
Shrinkage
0.5 - 1.5 %
0.2 – 0.5 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
0.02 - 0.2 GPa
2.1 GPa
Tensile Strength
20 - 60 MPa
50 MPa
Elongation at Break
400 - 700 %
120 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
High (10-100+ J/m, notched)
100 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
70 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
-10 to 10 °C
80 °C
Melting Point
150 - 200 °C
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Continuous Service Temperature
-30 to 80 °C
65 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
40 - 70 °C
70 °C
CTE
—
68 × 10⁻⁶ /K
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
5.0 - 6.0
3.3
Volume Resistivity
10^10 - 10^12 Ohm-cm
10¹⁴ Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
15 - 25 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Good
Good
Bases
Good
Fair
Solvents
Good resistance to oils, greases; swells in strong acids, ketones, and certain solvents
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UV Resistance
Fair to Good (can yellow)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils
—
Good
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable (thermoplastic)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
1
Carbon Footprint
Moderate
~2.7 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
—
0 %