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POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE GLYCOL [2 records]

Record 1 2021-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Protection of Life
  • Occupational Health and Safety
DEF

The part of a face shield, made of clear plastic, that protects the face.

CONT

Face shields are the easiest type of personal protective equipment(PPE) to make. They typically consist of just two parts : a visor that covers the face and which is usually made of plastics such as polycarbonate, propionate, acetate, polyvinyl chloride(PVC), and polyethylene terephthalate glycol(PETG) ;and a method of holding the visor in place, such as a headband or strap.

Key term(s)
  • vizor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
DEF

Partie d'un écran facial, faite de plastique transparent, qui protège le visage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vestimenta de protección
  • Instrumental médico
  • Protección de las personas
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
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Record 2 2005-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
CONT

PETG, glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate, is a copolyester that is a clear amorphous thermoplastic. PETG sheet has high stiffness, hardness, and toughness as well as good impact strength. Unstressed PETG exhibits good resistance to dilute aqueous solutions of mineral acids, bases, salts, and soaps. PETG also has good resistance to aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, and a variety of oils. Halogenated hydrocarbons, low molecular weight ketones, and aromatic hydrocarbons dissolve or swell this plastic. PETG does not contain a UV inhibitor and it is not suggested for use in applications involving continuous long-term outdoor exposure.

CONT

For basic extrusion blow-molding applications, a noncrystalline glycol modified polyester called PETG has been formulated; however, its noncrystalline molecular structure does not permit biaxial orientation.

CONT

Amorphous PETG copolyester must be dried below its glass-transition temperature of 176°F (80°C). It can be injection molded at 420-435°F (216-224°C).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
OBS

Polyester non cristallin modifié par du glycol.

CONT

Le PETG ou polyéthylène téréphtalate glycol [...] est un polyester thermoplastique amorphe non cristallin [dont la] mise au point a été motivée par le besoin de disposer d'un polyester transparent extrudable dans les applications de l'emballage. Il a d'excellentes propriétés de brillance, de transparence et d'éclat. Ce matériau ne s'applique pas aux boissons gazeuses.

CONT

Les méthodes d'essais de contenants USP (United States Pharmacopeia) que nous effectuons sur une base régulière [peuvent] être effectués sur les matériaux suivants : PEBD (polyéthylène basse densité/LDPE), PEHD (polyéthylène haute densité/HDPE), PET (polyéthylène téréphtalate), PETG (polyéthylène téréphtalate glycol) et verre.

Spanish

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