Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) exists both as an amorphous (transparent) and a semi-crystalline (opaque and white) thermoplastic, and can be made into either a resin or a film. The semi-crystalline PET has good strength, ductility, stiffness and hardness while the amorphous PET has better ductility. PET also has good processability and can be recycled for other applications such as polyester fibres.
PET first penetrated the carbonated soft drinks (CSD) market because of its lightweight and good barrier properties against oxygen and carbon dioxide. It is also strong and PET bottles are virtually unbreakable. More recently, it has been taking market share in the bottled water market due to its good clarity and not leaving any taste in the water. It has also found applications in more niche markets such as sports drinks and fruit juices. However, PET has yet to make any noticeable impact in the bottled beer market but a pre-coloured PET has been developed that meets the light barrier requirements for beer packaging.
Other applications for PET include thick-walled containers for cosmetic and personal care products as well as pharmaceuticals. PET film is utilised in electrical applications such as dielectric metal foil capacitors and for packaging.
In Asia, the market is 100% oversupplied and very fragmented, with several producers scattered in
Health and Safety
PET is not considered to be hazardous or flammable. In a spill situation, PET may be visually unpleasant but is not expected to cause any adverse environmental effects.
ICIS pricing quotes PET in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the
Frequency:
PET and Intermediates (USA) published weekly on Fridays.
PET (
PET (
Polyethylene Terephthalate (
Weekly Price Assessments:
PET Bottle Grade Monthly Domestic Prices
PET Film Grade Monthly Domestic Prices
PET Bottle Grade Spot Prices
PET Feedstock Prices
Polyethylene Terephthalate (ASIA-PACIFIC)
Weekly Price Assessments:
PET Fibre Grade Spot Prices
PET Bottle Grade Spot Prices
PET Film Grade Spot Prices (with effect from February 2006)
PET Feedstock Prices
PET and Intermediates (
Weekly Price Assessments:
Terephthalic Acid Contract Prices
PET Bottle Grade Contract Prices
PET Feedstock Prices
Polyethylene Terephthalate (
Weekly Price Assessments:
PET Bottle Grade Domestic Spot Prices
PET Bottle Grade International Spot Prices
General Information:
Assessment window: Price assessments are based on information supplied by market participants through the week up to close of business on Tuesdays at 1800 hours in Houston for the
Specification: Unless otherwise stated, ICIS pricing quotes prices for prime material or bottle-grade PET chips at 0.78-0.80 IV, for general mineral bottle applications
Timing: Cargoes loading or delivered four-six weeks forward from the date of publication.
Terms: 30-60 days after bill of lading date.
Standard cargo size: Small-sized parcels of 500-1,000 tonnes and medium-to-large-sized parcels of 1,000-2,000 tonnes
Assessment basis: The published ranges represent a combination of the following price indications: the deals concluded, bids and offers, buy and sell indications and notional discussions heard by the close of business on Friday, or Tuesdays for the
The
| ICIS free trials |
|
|
INSIGHT: Locked Europe phenol chain looks for key
"Key markets for phenol chain chemicals are affected by the slowdown. These include textiles, carpets, footwear and other consumer goods." more
We welcome your feedback. Please feel free to send us your comments on any aspect of this site. Click here to make your comments.