1546900

Polyethylene terephthalate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Poly(ethylene terephthalate)
• Linear Formula: (C₁₀H₈O₄)_n
• CAS Number: 25038-59-9
• MDL number: MFCD00084422
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: OCCO.OC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)C(O)=O

Description

General description

Polyethylene terephthalate is the most commonly used polymer mainly in the manufacture of water bottles.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

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.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

USP issued SDS can be found here.

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable