Polyester

Polyester is a category of polymers that contain the ester functional group in every repeat unit of their main chain. Depending on the chemical structure, polyester can be a thermoplastic or thermoset. There are also polyester resins cured by hardeners; however, the most common polyesters are thermoplastics.

Applications

  • Textile-PET
  • Resin, Bottle/A-PET
  • Special Polyester

Grade

AV (mgKOH/g)

Viscosity (cps@200ºC)

 Tg

(ºC)

Characteristics/Use

M1513   50:50

65-75

2000-3000

55

General Purpose resin with non Tin

M1613    60:40

41-47

3000-5000

62

General Purpose resin with High Tg

M1711    70:30

31-37

4500-6300

58

General Purpose resin with Good Flow