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Sigma-Aldrich

Poly(ethylene terephthalate)

granular

Synonym(s):

PET

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(C10H8O4)n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

abrasion resistance

30 mg (Taber, CS-17 wheel, 1kg, 50% RH, 1,000 cycles)

description

30% glass fiber to enhance hardness and strength

form

granular

hardness

120 (Rockwell R, ASTM D 785)

mp

250-255 °C

density

1.68 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

OCCO.OC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)C(O)=O

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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.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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The introduction to the market of wet wipes, advertised and labelled as "flushable", has been the subject of controversy due to their perceived potential to block sewer systems as observed with other non-woven cloths such as traditional non-flushable wipes. Non-woven
John A Martin et al.
Hand clinics, 29(1), 143-148 (2012-11-22)
We have searched for a synthetic substitute for the carpal ligaments, which would be widely available and easy to use. Four loops of 2-0 polyester fiber suture (Mersilene) were found to exceed the ultimate tensile strength of the scapholunate interosseous
Marwan A Wehbé et al.
Hand clinics, 29(1), 149-154 (2012-11-22)
Carpal ligaments are commonly injured and may lead to pain and disability. These ligaments are very difficult to repair, and the results are unpredictable; as a result, treatment options abound. A novel approach is presented here using a polyester suture
Marwan A Wehbé et al.
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The reason there are numerous techniques for thumb carpometacarpal arthroplasty is that none of them are perfect. Sometimes the simplest procedures work best. This article presents a simple alternative, using a readily available suture to stabilize the thumb after resection
Ziaeddin Tabatabaee et al.
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, 27(2), 114-118 (2010-09-11)
To compare the exposure rate of wrapped hydroxyapatite versus unwrapped porous polyethylene orbital implants in enucleated patients. Medical records of the patients who underwent primary placement of hydroxyapatite (Bio-Eye) or porous polyethylene (Medpor) orbital implants after enucleation between 2002 and

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