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It depends on the type of alcohol in question. Part of the recycling process involves reacting PE with ethylene glycol in order to retrieve the original monomers that can be re-polymerized into new plastic. Though not as widely used anymore, there is a similar reaction that uses methanol instead of ethylene glycol to isolate the dimethyl terephthalate monomer. So in short, yes alcohols can react with PE but it is usually not at STP.
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Is polyester thermoplastic or thermosetting?
Polyester resin is a thermosetting resin, generally a copolymer
Is Polythene a polymer?
Yes, it is a compound of carbon and hydrogen.
Which is stronger Polyethylene or dyneema?
Polyethylene Which is stronger Polyethylene or dyneema?
What happens if you mix chlorine bleach and rubbing alcohol?
Answer#1The alcohol, being less dense will float on top. They do not react. This answer is nonsense. Alcohol and bleach will mix, and they react, but not in a way that will kill you. Alcohol is less dense than water or bleach (water plus sodium hypochlorite) but alcohol and water do mix... mixed drinks, anyone?
How do you pronounce Terephthalate?
Terra thal (rhymes with shall) ate.
What are the ingredients in polyethylene terephthalate?
The components used to make Polyethylene terephthalate is plastics. They take recycled plastics and mold them into polyethylene terephthalate. If you want the chemical formula for polyethylene that would be (C10H8O4)n.
Is terephthalate safe for use in cosmetics?
Is it "polyethylene terephthalate"? Probably, and if so it's perfectly safe. Polyethylene terephthalate is the plastic soda bottles are made from.
Does alcohol react with plastic?
Yes, alcohol can react with certain types of plastic. Some plastics, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), are resistant to alcohol and do not interact with it. However, other types of plastic, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polystyrene (PS), can be sensitive to alcohol and may degrade or become brittle over time when exposed to it. It is important to consider the type of plastic that is being used when storing or coming into contact with alcohol.
What is difference between polyethylene terephthalate and polyester terephthalate?
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fits the definition of a polyester so the name is redundant. I think PETP is simply an old abbreviation for PET.
When was the first Polyethylene Terephthalate bottle recycled?
1977
What is the raw material for drinks bottles?
Polyethylene terephthalate.
What materials of plastic bottles?
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Is PE the same as polyester?
No, PE is an abbreviation for polyethylene. The abbreviation for polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) is PET.
In plastic what does pet stand for?
polyethylene terephthalate - a thermoplastic polymer resin
What is mylar?
Mylar is a British trade name for BoPET(Biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate) a strong polyester film used in packaging, insulation and many other applications.
What is pet film?
PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is another name for polyester.
What are the properties of Polyethylene terephtalate?
Polyethylene terephthalate (sometimes written poly(ethylene terephthalate), commonly abbreviated PET, PETE, or the obsolete PETP or PET-P, is a thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family and is used in synthetic fibers; beverage, food and other liquid containers; thermoforming applications; and engineering resins often in combination with glass fiber. Depending on its processing and thermal history, polyethylene terephthalate may exist both as an amorphous (transparent) and as a semi-crystalline polymer. The semicrystalline material might appear transparent (particle size < 500 nm) or opaque and white (particle size up to a few microns) depending on its crystal structure and particle size.
