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Polymers in Packaging: Polyethylene Terephthalate(PET)

Polyethylene Terephthalate(PET) is the most common polymer used in the packaging industry. Plastic bottles made from PET are widely used for soft drinks, Bi axially oriented PET films are used in food packaging and pet preforms are made by PET by injection molding. Unique properties of PET makes it an ideal polymer for packaging... Know about PET at a glance.













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