Understanding PETG

What is PETG?

PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) is a copolyester synthesized from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) combined with one or more glycols as modifying monomers. It belongs to a new generation of eco-friendly plastics. PETG is widely recognized for its high transparency, excellent impact strength, and ease of processing, making it a popular choice for applications in cosmetic packaging, sheets, shrink films, card bases, electronics, stationery, and more.

Categories of PETG

PETG can be classified into the following categories based on product types:

• Extrusion Grade
• Injection Molding Grade
• Blow Molding Grade
• ....

Applications of PETG

• Food and Beverage Containers
• Medical Products
• Cosmetic Packaging
• ....

Leading Global PETG manufacturers

Key manufacturers in the global PETG market include:

Eastman

Eastman Tritan™ copolyester is used in more than 600 types of food packaging, such as tableware, storage containers, reusable sports bottles and baby bottles.

SK Chemical

SKYGREEN® by SK Chemicals are a class of high-performance copolyesters with high transparency.

Selenis

Selenis Selekt™ CE 400 is a copolyester that has been formulated as an economical solution suitable for thick wall injection moulding of highly transparent parts.

Dawn Helf

As a subsidiary of Dawn Group, Dawn Helf is committed to the research, development, production, and sales of copolyester PETG and PCTG new materials. It has obtained 7 national invention patents and is China's first enterprise to commercialize copolyester PCTG.

Dawn Helf's copolyester PETG&PCTG products are based on the polymerization of CHDM or other polybasic acids and polyols. They are bisphenol A-free and have high transparency, toughness, and chemical resistance. They can be used in cosmetic packaging, food containers, electronic cigarette cartridges, pipes, water bottles, small household appliance casings, and medical fields.