Poly(ethylene Terephthalate)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-021516",
  "term": "Poly(ethylene Terephthalate)",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Refers to a thermoplastic material used to manufacture plastic soft drink containers and rigid containers. PETE has a high melting point, is clear in its natural state, and has a relatively high density.\n\n2. Polymer or copolymer comprised of at least 50 percent bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-terephthalate (BHET) by weight.",
  "abbreviation": "PET",
  "synonyms": [
    "PETE"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemical substances",
  "references": [
    "U.S. EPA, 1995c; Measuring Recycling Guidance Glossary",
    "40 CFR 60.561 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/poly-ethylene-terephthalate/"
}