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Polyethylene terephthalate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Poly(ethylene terephthalate)

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About This Item

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.

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.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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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)
Polyethylene terephthalate-I. Chemistry, thermodynamics and transport properties.
Ravindranath K & Mashelkar RA
Chemical Engineering Science, 41(9), 2197-2214 (1986)

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