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PETG

PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol) is an amorphous thermoplastic polymer commonly used used for visual models and rapid prototyping due to its low cost and easy printability. PETG is commonly used in consumer goods, packaging, and protective equipment for its durability and food safe properties.
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Highlights

Density
1.274 g/cm³
Tensile Strength
52.5 MPa
Tensile Modulus
2.2 GPa
Heat Deflection
75 °C
Chemical Resistance
5 / 10

Key
 Characteristics

  • Low-cost and easy to print
  • Food contact certified under EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR (natural color only)
  • Complies with the RoHS and REACH standards
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Properties

AON3D Readyprint™ PETG

Properties Value Method
Tensile Modulus
XY Orientation 2,158 MPa ISO 527-2/1A/50
ZX Orientation 2,057 MPa ISO 527-2/1A/50
Tensile Strength
XY Orientation 52.5 MPa ISO 527-2/1A/50
ZX Orientation 39.3 MPa ISO 527-2/1A/50
Flexural Modulus
XY Orientation 1,850 MPa ISO 178
ZX Orientation 1,636 MPa ISO 178
Flexural Strength (ZX Orientation) 63.9 MPa ISO 178
Properties Value Method
Charpy Impact Resistance
XY Orientation 3,991 kJ/m² ISO 179-1/1eA
ZX Orientation 1.4 kJ/m² ISO 179-1/1eA

*Typical properties - these are not to be construed as specifications

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