polyethylene terephthalate
terephtahlic acid-ethylene glycol polyester
Identification
| Name | polyethylene terephthalate |
| CAS Number | 25038-59-9 |
| FDA UNII | KJ6GWA9DJ0 |
| Molecular Formula | (C10 H10 O4.C2 H6 O2)x- |
| MDL Number | MFCD00084422 |
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
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | film formers |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | food contact substances for use only as components of articles intended for repeated use |
| Recommendation for polyethylene terephthalate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for polyethylene terephthalate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
arnite A
1,4-
benzenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,2-ethanediol
1,4-
benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,2-ethanediol
cassappret SR
celanar
cleartuf
crastin S 330
dowlex
estrofol B
ethane-1,2-diol;terephthalic acid (poly)
ethylene terephthalate oligomer
ethylene terephthalate polymer
fiber V
hostadur A
hostaphan BNH
iambolen
lavsan
lawsonite
lumilar 100
meliform
melinex O
mylar
mylar A
mylar T
nitron lavsan
pegoterate
PET
poly(ethylene terephthalate)
poly(ethylene terephthalate) glycol
polyethylene terephthalate film
scotch par
superfloc
terephtahlic acid-ethylene glycol polyester
terfan
tergal
terom
terphan
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.
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Effect of different colored filters on photooxidation in pasteurized milk.
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Oral toxicity and bacterial mutagenicity studies with a spunbond polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate polymer fabric.
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Flavor, color, and vitamin C retention of pulsed electric field processed orange juice in different packaging materials.
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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.
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Chemical composition analysis of rose water samples from Iran.
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Comparative evolution of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and sulfites during storage of a rosé wine bottled in PET and glass.
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Effect of different types of plastic packaging films on the moisture and aflatoxin contents of pistachio nuts during storage.
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HPLC study of migration of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid from PET bottles into edible oils.
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Safety evaluation of mechanical recycling processes used to produce polyethylene terephthalate (PET) intended for food contact applications.
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Effect of an active packaging with citrus extract on lipid oxidation and sensory quality of cooked turkey meat.
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Plasma treated polyethylene terephthalate/polypropylene films assembled with chitosan and various preservatives for antimicrobial food packaging.
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Chemometric tools to highlight possible migration of compounds from packaging to sunflower oils.
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Cutinase: characteristics, preparation, and application.
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Chemometric tools to highlight non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) in polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
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Preliminary toxicological assessment of phthalate esters from drinking water consumed in Portugal.
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Static liquid permeation cell method for determining the migration parameters of low molecular weight organic compounds in polyethylene terephthalate.
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Uterotrophic and Hershberger assays for endocrine disruption properties of plastic food contact materials polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
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Migration of antimony from PET containers into regulated EU food simulants.
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Enhanced activity toward PET by site-directed mutagenesis of Thermobifida fusca cutinase-CBM fusion protein.
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Effect of packaging materials and storage on major volatile compounds in three Australian native herbs.
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Migration of mineral oil, photoinitiators and plasticisers from recycled paperboard into dry foods: a study under controlled conditions.
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Impact of temperature and storage duration on the chemical and odor quality of military packaged water in polyethylene terephthalate bottles.
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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.
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A low molecular mass cutinase of Thielavia terrestris efficiently hydrolyzes poly(esters).
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Association of drinking-water source and use characteristics with urinary antimony concentrations.
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Study on the influence of temperature, storage time and packaging type on di-n-butylphthalate and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate release into packed meals.
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Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) and di-n-butylphthalate (DBP) exposure through diet in hospital patients.
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Caution on the storage of waters and aqueous solutions in plastic containers for hydrogen and oxygen stable isotope analysis.
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BTES and aldehydes analysis in PET-bottled water in Lebanon.
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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.
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Analytical tools for identification of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) coming from polyurethane adhesives in multilayer packaging materials and their migration into food simulants.
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Public health impact of plastics: An overview.
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Toxicological review and oral risk assessment of terephthalic acid (TPA) and its esters: A category approach.
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Recycling policies and programmes for PET drink bottles in Mexico.
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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.
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Dispersive solid-phase extraction combined with dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction for the determination of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in plastic bottled beverage by GC-MS.
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Migration of plasticizers phthalates, bisphenol A and alkylphenols from plastic containers and evaluation of risk.
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[Study of amount of evaporation residue in extracts from plastic kitchen utensils into four food-simulating solvents].
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Concentrations of selected trace elements in mineral and spring bottled waters on the Serbian market.
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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.
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Migration of antimony from PET bottles into beverages: determination of the activation energy of diffusion and migration modelling compared with literature data.
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Enhancement of plant essential oils' aqueous solubility and stability using alpha and beta cyclodextrin.
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Endocrine disruptors in bottled mineral water: estrogenic activity in the E-Screen.
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Influence of package, type of apple juice and temperature on the production of patulin by Byssochlamys nivea and Byssochlamys fulva.
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Effect of nisin and butylated hydroxy anisole on storage stability of buffalo meat sausage.
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Evaluation of accelerated UV and thermal testing for benzene formation in beverages containing benzoate and ascorbic acid.
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Combination of super chilling and high carbon dioxide concentration techniques most effectively to preserve freshness of shell eggs during long-term storage.
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Analysis of beverages for Hg, As, Pb, and Cd with a field portable X-ray fluorescence analyzer.
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Polyethylene terephthalate and endocrine disruptors.
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Effect of different colored filters on photooxidation in pasteurized milk.
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Assessment of metal contaminations leaching out from recycling plastic bottles upon treatments.
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Influence of polymer packaging films on hyperspectral imaging data in the visible-near-infrared (450-950 nm) wavelength range.
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On the autoxidation of bitter-tasting iso-alpha-acids in beer.
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Hybrid radio-frequency/direct-current plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition system for deposition on inner surfaces of polyethylene terephthalate bottles.
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Occurrence of extractable ink residuals in packaging materials used in the Czech Republic.
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Leaching of antimony from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles into mineral water.
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Endocrine disruptors in bottled mineral water: total estrogenic burden and migration from plastic bottles.
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Oral toxicity and bacterial mutagenicity studies with a spunbond polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate polymer fabric.
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Low-pressure microwave plasma sterilization of polyethylene terephthalate bottles.
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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?
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The evaluation of toxicity and mutagenicity of various drinking waters in the human blood lymphocytes (HULYs) in vitro.
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SiOx layer as functional barrier in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles against potential contaminants from post-consumer recycled PET.
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Assessing human exposure to phthalic acid and phthalate esters from mineral water stored in polyethylene terephthalate and glass bottles.
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Recycling potential of urban solid waste destined for sanitary landfills: the case of Indaiatuba, SP, Brazil.
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Physical properties of whey protein coating solutions and films containing antioxidants.
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Leak detection in polyethylene terephthalate bottles filled with water and pulped and unpulped orange juice using a vacuum decay system.
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Sterilization efficiency of a cascaded dielectric barrier discharge.
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Antimony leaching from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic used for bottled drinking water.
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Exposure to antimony from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) trays used in ready-to-eat meals.
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Acetaldehyde residue in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles.
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UPLC-MS as a powerful technique for screening the nonvolatile contaminants in recycled PET.
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Feasibility and use of vitamin A-fortified vegetable oils among consumers of different socioeconomic status in Thailand.
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Role of a surfactant in caustic alkali cleaning of polyethylene terephthalate surfaces fouled with organic substances.
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Migration of formaldehyde and acetaldehyde into mineral water in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles.
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Study of barrier properties and chemical resistance of recycled PET coated with amorphous carbon through a plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) process.
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[Analysis of formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and oligomers in recycled polyethylene terephthalate].
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Minimum leak size determination, under laboratory and commercial conditions, for bacterial entry into polymeric trays used for shelf-stable food packaging.
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Survey of formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and oligomers in polyethylene terephthalate food-packaging materials.
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Identification of chemicals, possibly originating from misuse of refillable PET bottles, responsible for consumer complaints about off-odours in water and soft drinks.
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Factors affecting elimination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from smoked meat foods and liquid smoke flavorings.
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Evolution of aroma compounds from orange juice stored in polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
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Migration of a UV stabilizer from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into food simulants.
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[Improved test for the migration of antimony and germanium from polyethylene terephthalate].
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Protective influence of several packaging materials on light oxidation of milk.
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[Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)--health aspects and food packaging application].
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Evaluation of some screening methods for the analysis of contaminants in recycled polyethylene terephthalate flakes.
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Effects of gamma- and electron-beam irradiation on semi-rigid amorphous polyethylene terephthalate copolymers.
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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.
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Effect of low-dose gamma irradiation on Staphylococcus aureus and product packaging in ready-to-eat ham and cheese sandwiches.
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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.
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Polyethylene terephthalate recycling for food-contact applications: testing, safety and technologies: a global perspective.
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Influence of flavour absorption on oxygen permeation through LDPE, PP, PC and PET plastics food packaging.
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Quality and safety aspects of reusable plastic food packaging materials: influence of reuse on intrinsic properties.
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Flavor, color, and vitamin C retention of pulsed electric field processed orange juice in different packaging materials.
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Volatile and non-volatile compounds in irradiated semi-rigid crystalline poly(ethylene terephthalate) polymers.
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The role of surface physicochemical properties in determining the distribution of the autochthonous microflora in mineral water bottles.
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Thermal stability of polyethylene terephthalate food contact materials: formation of volatiles from retain samples and implications for recycling.
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Gel permeation chromatography (GPC) of repeatedly extruded polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
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Evaluation, modelling and optimization of the cleaning process of contaminated plastic food refillables.
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Prospects for application of post-consumer used plastics in food packaging.
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An ultraviolet spectrophotometric method as an alternative test for determining overall migration from aromatic polyester packaging materials into fatty food oils.
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[Studies on the bottles of mineral water and the foreign plastic like substances].
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Stability of ramipril in water, apple juice, and applesauce.
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Element residues in food contact plastics and their migration into food simulants, measured by inductively-coupled plasma-mass spectrometry.
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Chemical and in vitro toxicological evaluations of water packaged in polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene terephthalate bottles.
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Comparative study of two in vitro models (L-929 fibroblasts and Tetrahymena pyriformis GL) for the cytotoxicological evaluation of packaged water.
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Studies of migration of potentially genotoxic compounds into water stored in pet bottles.
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Determination of benzene residues in recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) by dynamic headspace-gas chromatography.
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Polyethylene terephthalate bottles (PRBs): a health and safety assessment.
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Migration into food of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cyclic oligomers from PET microwave susceptor packaging.
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[The migration of acetaldehyde from polyethylene terephthalate bottles for fresh beverages containing carbonic acid].
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Evaluation of polyethylene terephthalate cyclic trimer migration from microwave food packaging using temperature-time profiles.
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Methods for predicting migration to packaged pharmaceuticals.
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Determination of potential migrants from commercial amber polyethylene terephthalate bottle wall.
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A micromechanical technique for monitoring cell-substrate adhesiveness: measurements of the strength of red blood cell adhesion to glass and polymer test surfaces.
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[Bacteriological variations in a medio-mineral water bottled in polyethylene terephthalate containers].