PETG

Overview

Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG) plastic, although similar to PET plastic, differs in molecule compounds as 'G' stands for glycol. Glycol is added to create a less brittle and more pliable texture to the plastic, making it better at shock and temperature resistance. Well suited for techniques like die-cutting, this plastic material offers a surface for high quality printing for your packaging. PETG plastic is popular in consumer and commercial applications for creating things like plastic trays, wraps and much more.

Plastic Recycling Chart

Resin Identification Code
Abbreviation	PET or PETE	HDPE	PVC	LDPE	PP	PS	OTHER	PLA
Polymer Name	Polyethylene Terephthalate	High-Density Polyethylene	Polyvinyl Chloride	Low-Density Polyethylene	Polypropylene	Polystyrene	All Other Plastics	Polylactic Acid
Recyclable	Commonly Recycled	Commonly Recycled	Somethims Recycled	Somethims Recycled	Occasionally Recycled	Commonly Recycled (but diffcult to do)	Difficult to Recycle	Compostable
% Recycled Annually	36%	30~35%	<1%	6%	3%	34%	Low	Low
Time to Decompose	5~10 years	100 years	never	500~1000 years	20~30 years	50 years	never	6 months
Toxicity Level	High	Low	High	Low	Low	High	High	-
Max Temperature	70°C (158°F)	120°C (248°F)	70°C (158°F)	80°C (176°F)	135°C (275°F)	90°C (194°F)	135°C (275°F)	150°C (302°F)
Brittleness Temperature	-40°C (-40°F)	-100°C (-148°F)	-30°C (-22°F)	-100°C (-148°F)	0°C (32°F)	-20°C (-4°F)	-135°C (-211°F)	60°C (140°F)