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Polyethylene Terephthalates

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.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): D05.750.728.764, D25.720.728.764, J01.637.051.720.728.764

MeSH Unique ID: D011093

Entry Terms:

  • Poly(Ethylene Terephtalate)
  • PET Polymer
  • PET Polymers
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate
  • Terephthalate, Polyethylene
  • Terephthalates, Polyethylene
  • Dacron
  • Dacrons
  • Tedlar
  • Tedlars
  • Nalophan
  • Nalophans

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