General Info
A transparent copolyester with very high impact resistance, Spectar ® sheet is the brand name for extruded Polyethleneterephtalate Glycol (PETG) copolyester sheet. PETG Copolyester sheet is tough, clear, versatile, easy to work with, chemically resistant, and affordable - making it well-suited for a variety of demanding sheet and glazing applications ranging from store displays to signage. Spectar ® sheet meets all current food contact legislation and can be used in contact with food. Also, available in a UV Grade that is not intended for food contact.
Key Properties
- Easy to Print and Decorate
- Excellent Clarity
- Excellent Thermoforming Characteristics
- Good Chemical Resistance
- Odorless
- Outstanding Impact Resistance
- Outstanding Toughness Allows Downgauging
- Resists Chipping and Cracking
- Versatile - Easy to Fabricate
- Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 51 for Food Equipment Materials
Limitations
Applications
- Displays and Fixtures
- Indoor signage
- POP (Point of Purchase)
- Shelving systems
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.
Available Sizes
PETG Copolyester is available ONLY in sheet form, in metric thicknesses of .5 to 6 mm (.020" to .236").
