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Terephthalate (PET)
Presentation
What is PET?
Manufacture of PET
Physical nature of PET
Food packaging applications
Health and Safety Considerations
Toxicological status of PET materials
Migration of PET components
Use of recovered PET in food contact
end uses
What is PET?
¾ a long chain polymer belonging to the
generic family of polyesters.
¾ formed from the intermediates terepthalic