Bioplastics
Bio-PET Bottle Grade O — Bio-based Polyethylene Terephthalate, Bottle Grade O
Bio-PET Bottle Grade O is chemically identical to conventional PET but made using renewable raw materials for the ethylene glycol component. It retains PET's excellent clarity, strength, and barrier properties, making it suitable for beverage bottles and food packaging while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
bio-PETSUSTAIN-PET-O
Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
4
Equivalents
1
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.38-1.40 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.3 %
- Transparency
- Excellent
- Shrinkage
- 1.0 - 2.0 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 2.5-3.5 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 50-75 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 5-20 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 0.3-0.5 J/cm
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 70-80 °C
- Melting Point
- 240-260 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 70 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 65 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0-3.3
- Volume Resistivity
- 10¹⁴ Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 20 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good resistance
- Bases
- Poor resistance
- Solvents
- Resistant to oils and greases, but can be attacked by strong bases and chlorinated solvents
- UV Resistance
- Moderate
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable (same as fossil-based PET)
- Recycling Code
- 1 (PET)
- Carbon Footprint
- Reduced compared to virgin fossil-based PET
Manufacturing compatibility
Injection MoldingBlow MoldingExtrusion
Applications
Beverage Bottles
Food Containers
Films
Fibers
Available grades
BIO-PET-BOTTLE-O-EGBIO-PET-BOTTLE-O-EG-PTA