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ECO-THERM™
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ECO-THERM™ Product Information Sheet

ECO-THERM™ is an environmentally friendly PETE sheet that is manufactured 100% from Post Consumer Recycled PET bottles. This proprietary material has been engineered to be easily thermoformed into glass clear clamshells, trays, blisters and other containers.

ECO-THERM™ exhibits similar mechanical and physical characteristics of virgin APET. Thickness ranges are .010” to .045” in a variety of custom slit widths. ECO-THERM™ is available with an FDA Non Objection status and can easily be sealed to a variety of lidding substrates. Material is available in clear, tint or opaque colors.

PHYSICAL DATA

 
Property Test Method Typical value
Thickness Range Micrometer .010 to .045"
Roll Width Measurement 12" to 52"
Colour Visual Glass Clear/custom opaque
Roll OD Measurement Max. 32"
Specific Gravity ASTM D 1505 1.33
Intrinsic Viscosity ASTM D3835 .76-.78
Clarity Visual Glass Clear
Tensile Strength ASTM D 638 8300 lb/in sq.
Elongation Break ASTM D 638 200%
Dart Impact ASTM 1709 A 500G @ 73 F
Nominal Yield 20,800 in. sq. per 1 mil.

 

The properties and specifications above are intended to provide general guidance only and are in no way to be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any physical or material characteristic. It is suggested that the end use customer qualify the ECO-THERM™ material for his/her individual use. 08/06