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Macromolecular Substances > Polymers > Polyesters > Polyethylene Terephthalates

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Polyethylene Terephthalates  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • PET Polymer
  • PET Polymers
  • Poly(Ethylene Terephtalate)
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate
  • Terephthalate, Polyethylene
  • Terephthalates, Polyethylene

Scope note

  • Polyester polymers formed from terephthalic acid or its esters and ethylene glycol. They can be formed into tapes, films or pulled into fibers that are pressed into meshes or woven into fabrics.

History note

  • 93; was POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE 1973-92

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D011093

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