polyethylene terephthalate

terephtahlic acid-ethylene glycol polyester

CAS: 25038-59-9 (C10 H10 O4.C2 H6 O2)x-

Identification

Namepolyethylene terephthalate
CAS Number25038-59-9
FDA UNIIKJ6GWA9DJ0
Molecular Formula(C10 H10 O4.C2 H6 O2)x-
MDL NumberMFCD00084422

Regulatory

FDA Mainterm (IAUFC)25038-59-9 ; POLY(ETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE)

Physical Properties

Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 1.37500 @ 25.00 °C.

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesfilm formers

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryfood contact substances for use only as components of articles intended for repeated use
Recommendation for polyethylene terephthalate usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for polyethylene terephthalate flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

film formers

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

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PubMed: Oral toxicity and bacterial mutagenicity studies with a spunbond polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate polymer fabric. PubMed: Flavor, color, and vitamin C retention of pulsed electric field processed orange juice in different packaging materials. PubMed: Effect of sunlight exposure on the release of intentionally and/or non-intentionally added substances from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles into water: Chemical analysis and in vitro toxicity. PubMed: Chemical composition analysis of rose water samples from Iran. PubMed: Comparative evolution of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and sulfites during storage of a rosé wine bottled in PET and glass. PubMed: Effect of different types of plastic packaging films on the moisture and aflatoxin contents of pistachio nuts during storage. PubMed: HPLC study of migration of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid from PET bottles into edible oils. PubMed: Safety evaluation of mechanical recycling processes used to produce polyethylene terephthalate (PET) intended for food contact applications. PubMed: Effect of an active packaging with citrus extract on lipid oxidation and sensory quality of cooked turkey meat. PubMed: Plasma treated polyethylene terephthalate/polypropylene films assembled with chitosan and various preservatives for antimicrobial food packaging. PubMed: Chemometric tools to highlight possible migration of compounds from packaging to sunflower oils. PubMed: Cutinase: characteristics, preparation, and application. PubMed: Chemometric tools to highlight non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) in polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PubMed: Preliminary toxicological assessment of phthalate esters from drinking water consumed in Portugal. PubMed: Static liquid permeation cell method for determining the migration parameters of low molecular weight organic compounds in polyethylene terephthalate. PubMed: Uterotrophic and Hershberger assays for endocrine disruption properties of plastic food contact materials polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PubMed: Migration of antimony from PET containers into regulated EU food simulants. PubMed: Enhanced activity toward PET by site-directed mutagenesis of Thermobifida fusca cutinase-CBM fusion protein. PubMed: Effect of packaging materials and storage on major volatile compounds in three Australian native herbs. PubMed: Migration of mineral oil, photoinitiators and plasticisers from recycled paperboard into dry foods: a study under controlled conditions. PubMed: Impact of temperature and storage duration on the chemical and odor quality of military packaged water in polyethylene terephthalate bottles. PubMed: Effect of temperature on the release of intentionally and non-intentionally added substances from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles into water: chemical analysis and potential toxicity. PubMed: A low molecular mass cutinase of Thielavia terrestris efficiently hydrolyzes poly(esters). PubMed: Association of drinking-water source and use characteristics with urinary antimony concentrations. PubMed: Study on the influence of temperature, storage time and packaging type on di-n-butylphthalate and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate release into packed meals. PubMed: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) and di-n-butylphthalate (DBP) exposure through diet in hospital patients. PubMed: Caution on the storage of waters and aqueous solutions in plastic containers for hydrogen and oxygen stable isotope analysis. PubMed: BTES and aldehydes analysis in PET-bottled water in Lebanon. PubMed: Disposal of post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles: comparison of five disposal alternatives in the small island state of Mauritius using a life cycle assessment tool. PubMed: Analytical tools for identification of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) coming from polyurethane adhesives in multilayer packaging materials and their migration into food simulants. PubMed: Public health impact of plastics: An overview. PubMed: Toxicological review and oral risk assessment of terephthalic acid (TPA) and its esters: A category approach. PubMed: Recycling policies and programmes for PET drink bottles in Mexico. PubMed: The impact of packaging materials on the antioxidant phytochemical stability of aqueous infusions of green tea (Camellia sinensis) and yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) during cold storage. PubMed: Dispersive solid-phase extraction combined with dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction for the determination of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in plastic bottled beverage by GC-MS. PubMed: Migration of plasticizers phthalates, bisphenol A and alkylphenols from plastic containers and evaluation of risk. PubMed: [Study of amount of evaporation residue in extracts from plastic kitchen utensils into four food-simulating solvents]. PubMed: Concentrations of selected trace elements in mineral and spring bottled waters on the Serbian market. PubMed: Determination of volatile organic compounds in recycled polyethylene terephthalate and high-density polyethylene by headspace solid phase microextraction gas chromatography mass spectrometry to evaluate the efficiency of recycling processes. PubMed: Migration of antimony from PET bottles into beverages: determination of the activation energy of diffusion and migration modelling compared with literature data. PubMed: Enhancement of plant essential oils' aqueous solubility and stability using alpha and beta cyclodextrin. PubMed: Endocrine disruptors in bottled mineral water: estrogenic activity in the E-Screen. PubMed: Influence of package, type of apple juice and temperature on the production of patulin by Byssochlamys nivea and Byssochlamys fulva. PubMed: Effect of nisin and butylated hydroxy anisole on storage stability of buffalo meat sausage. PubMed: Evaluation of accelerated UV and thermal testing for benzene formation in beverages containing benzoate and ascorbic acid. PubMed: Combination of super chilling and high carbon dioxide concentration techniques most effectively to preserve freshness of shell eggs during long-term storage. PubMed: Analysis of beverages for Hg, As, Pb, and Cd with a field portable X-ray fluorescence analyzer. PubMed: Polyethylene terephthalate and endocrine disruptors. PubMed: Effect of different colored filters on photooxidation in pasteurized milk. PubMed: Assessment of metal contaminations leaching out from recycling plastic bottles upon treatments. PubMed: Influence of polymer packaging films on hyperspectral imaging data in the visible-near-infrared (450-950 nm) wavelength range. PubMed: On the autoxidation of bitter-tasting iso-alpha-acids in beer. PubMed: Hybrid radio-frequency/direct-current plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition system for deposition on inner surfaces of polyethylene terephthalate bottles. PubMed: Occurrence of extractable ink residuals in packaging materials used in the Czech Republic. PubMed: Leaching of antimony from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles into mineral water. PubMed: Endocrine disruptors in bottled mineral water: total estrogenic burden and migration from plastic bottles. PubMed: Oral toxicity and bacterial mutagenicity studies with a spunbond polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate polymer fabric. PubMed: Low-pressure microwave plasma sterilization of polyethylene terephthalate bottles. PubMed: Does the reuse of PET bottles during solar water disinfection pose a health risk due to the migration of plasticisers and other chemicals into the water? PubMed: The evaluation of toxicity and mutagenicity of various drinking waters in the human blood lymphocytes (HULYs) in vitro. PubMed: SiOx layer as functional barrier in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles against potential contaminants from post-consumer recycled PET. PubMed: Assessing human exposure to phthalic acid and phthalate esters from mineral water stored in polyethylene terephthalate and glass bottles. PubMed: Recycling potential of urban solid waste destined for sanitary landfills: the case of Indaiatuba, SP, Brazil. PubMed: Physical properties of whey protein coating solutions and films containing antioxidants. PubMed: Leak detection in polyethylene terephthalate bottles filled with water and pulped and unpulped orange juice using a vacuum decay system. PubMed: Sterilization efficiency of a cascaded dielectric barrier discharge. PubMed: Antimony leaching from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic used for bottled drinking water. PubMed: Exposure to antimony from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) trays used in ready-to-eat meals. PubMed: Acetaldehyde residue in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. PubMed: UPLC-MS as a powerful technique for screening the nonvolatile contaminants in recycled PET. PubMed: Feasibility and use of vitamin A-fortified vegetable oils among consumers of different socioeconomic status in Thailand. PubMed: Role of a surfactant in caustic alkali cleaning of polyethylene terephthalate surfaces fouled with organic substances. PubMed: Migration of formaldehyde and acetaldehyde into mineral water in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. PubMed: Study of barrier properties and chemical resistance of recycled PET coated with amorphous carbon through a plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) process. PubMed: [Analysis of formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and oligomers in recycled polyethylene terephthalate]. PubMed: Minimum leak size determination, under laboratory and commercial conditions, for bacterial entry into polymeric trays used for shelf-stable food packaging. PubMed: Survey of formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and oligomers in polyethylene terephthalate food-packaging materials. PubMed: Identification of chemicals, possibly originating from misuse of refillable PET bottles, responsible for consumer complaints about off-odours in water and soft drinks. PubMed: Factors affecting elimination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from smoked meat foods and liquid smoke flavorings. PubMed: Evolution of aroma compounds from orange juice stored in polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PubMed: Migration of a UV stabilizer from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into food simulants. PubMed: [Improved test for the migration of antimony and germanium from polyethylene terephthalate]. PubMed: Protective influence of several packaging materials on light oxidation of milk. PubMed: [Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)--health aspects and food packaging application]. PubMed: Evaluation of some screening methods for the analysis of contaminants in recycled polyethylene terephthalate flakes. PubMed: Effects of gamma- and electron-beam irradiation on semi-rigid amorphous polyethylene terephthalate copolymers. PubMed: Influence of flavour absorption by food-packaging materials (low-density polyethylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene terephthalate) on taste perception of a model solution and orange juice. PubMed: Effect of low-dose gamma irradiation on Staphylococcus aureus and product packaging in ready-to-eat ham and cheese sandwiches. PubMed: Programme on the recyclability of food-packaging materials with respect to food safety considerations: polyethylene terephthalate (PET), paper and board, and plastics covered by functional barriers. PubMed: Polyethylene terephthalate recycling for food-contact applications: testing, safety and technologies: a global perspective. PubMed: Influence of flavour absorption on oxygen permeation through LDPE, PP, PC and PET plastics food packaging. PubMed: Quality and safety aspects of reusable plastic food packaging materials: influence of reuse on intrinsic properties. PubMed: Flavor, color, and vitamin C retention of pulsed electric field processed orange juice in different packaging materials. PubMed: Volatile and non-volatile compounds in irradiated semi-rigid crystalline poly(ethylene terephthalate) polymers. PubMed: The role of surface physicochemical properties in determining the distribution of the autochthonous microflora in mineral water bottles. PubMed: Thermal stability of polyethylene terephthalate food contact materials: formation of volatiles from retain samples and implications for recycling. PubMed: Gel permeation chromatography (GPC) of repeatedly extruded polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PubMed: Evaluation, modelling and optimization of the cleaning process of contaminated plastic food refillables. PubMed: Prospects for application of post-consumer used plastics in food packaging. PubMed: An ultraviolet spectrophotometric method as an alternative test for determining overall migration from aromatic polyester packaging materials into fatty food oils. PubMed: [Studies on the bottles of mineral water and the foreign plastic like substances]. PubMed: Stability of ramipril in water, apple juice, and applesauce. PubMed: Element residues in food contact plastics and their migration into food simulants, measured by inductively-coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. PubMed: Chemical and in vitro toxicological evaluations of water packaged in polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene terephthalate bottles. PubMed: Comparative study of two in vitro models (L-929 fibroblasts and Tetrahymena pyriformis GL) for the cytotoxicological evaluation of packaged water. PubMed: Studies of migration of potentially genotoxic compounds into water stored in pet bottles. PubMed: Determination of benzene residues in recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) by dynamic headspace-gas chromatography. PubMed: Polyethylene terephthalate bottles (PRBs): a health and safety assessment. PubMed: Migration into food of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cyclic oligomers from PET microwave susceptor packaging. PubMed: [The migration of acetaldehyde from polyethylene terephthalate bottles for fresh beverages containing carbonic acid]. PubMed: Evaluation of polyethylene terephthalate cyclic trimer migration from microwave food packaging using temperature-time profiles. PubMed: Methods for predicting migration to packaged pharmaceuticals. PubMed: Determination of potential migrants from commercial amber polyethylene terephthalate bottle wall. PubMed: A micromechanical technique for monitoring cell-substrate adhesiveness: measurements of the strength of red blood cell adhesion to glass and polymer test surfaces. PubMed: [Bacteriological variations in a medio-mineral water bottled in polyethylene terephthalate containers].