VisiPak primarily uses PETG plastic in the production of its tubing. Propionate is also used. Many of our caps are made of vinyl and our plugs are primarily of LDPE. The most commonly used materials for our thermoforming products and boxes are PVC and PET, and some boxes consist of polypropylene.
Not all materials are compatible. The responsibility lies with the purchaser to determine their product's compatibility with PETG. Our vinyl products do not meet the Food and Drug Administration requirement of 21CFR2177 for contact with food. Most materials used in the manufacturing of VisiPak products can be recycled. It is necessary to check with your local recycling center for a listing of accepted materials.
For more detailed information on materials, please open any of the following links:
Standard Material Property Chart
Material |
Outdoor Weathering |
Impact Strength |
Rigidity |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
Heat Distortion Temperature |
Clear or Opaque |
ABS Low Impact |
Fair to Poor |
Moderate |
Maximum |
Fair |
Good |
Clear or Opaque |
ABS Medium Impact |
Fair to Poor |
Intermediate |
Maximum |
Fair |
Good |
Clear or Opaque |
ABS High Impact |
Fair to Poor |
Maximum |
Maximum |
Fair |
Good |
Clear or Opaque |
Polystyrene |
Poor |
Poor |
Good |
Fair |
Good |
Clear or Opaque |
Polypropylene |
Fair to Poor |
Outstanding |
Good |
Fair |
Good |
Opaque |
Butyrate |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Clear or Opaque |
Propionate |
Fair |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Clear or Opaque |
PET |
Fair |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
Clear or Opaque |
PETG |
Poor |
Moderate |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
Clear or Opaque |
High Density Polyethylene |
Fair |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
Good |
Opaque |
Low Density Polyethylene |
Fair |
Excellent |
Fair |
Fair |
Good |
Opaque |
Rigid PVC |
Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Fair |
Good |
Clear or Opaque |
Flexible PVC |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Poor |
Fair |
Poor |
Clear or Opaque |
Polycarbonate |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Maximum |
Good |
Good |
Clear or Opaque |
Optical Material Specifications
Property |
Unit |
ASTM |
PETG |
Butyrate |
Propionate |
Light Transmission |
% |
|
90 |
90 |
90 |
Refractive Index |
|
D542 |
1.576 |
1.5 |
1.46 - 1.49 |
Physical Material Specifications
Property |
Unit |
ASTM |
PETG |
Butyrate |
Propionate |
Melt Flow Rate (Melt Index) |
g/10 min. |
D1238 |
1.19 |
N/A |
N/A |
Specific Gravity |
|
D792 |
1.27 |
1.19 |
1.2 |
Mechanical Material Specifications
Property |
Unit |
ASTM |
PETG |
Butyrate |
Propionate |
Tensile Strength at Yield |
psi |
D638 |
7300 |
4800 |
4600 |
|
Mpa |
|
50.3 |
33.1 |
31.7 |
Elongation at Break |
% |
D638 |
110 |
50 |
45 |
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity |
10^5psi |
D790 |
3 |
2 |
2.1 |
|
Mpa |
|
2067 |
1378 |
1447 |
Izod Impact Strength |
Ft. Lbs./in. |
D256 |
1.9 |
2.6 |
7.8 |
|
J/m |
|
101 |
139 |
417 |
Thermal Material Specifications
Property |
Unit |
ASTM |
PETG |
Butyrate |
Propionate |
Deflection Temperature (DTUL) |
@264psi (Celsius) |
D648 |
147(64) |
165(74) |
167(75) |
Flammability Rating (UL94) |
@0.125" |
|
94V-2 |
94HB |
N/A |
|
@0.625" |
|
94HB |
94HB |
94HB |
Use Temperature Range |
Degrees F |
|
0 - 148 |
0 - 190 |
0 - 190 |
Barrier Material Specifications
Property |
Unit |
ASTM |
PETG |
Butyrate |
Propionate |
Gas Permeability |
|
|
|
|
|
CO2 |
cm^3*mil/100 in^2*24h |
D1434 |
125 |
9700 |
9000 |
O2 |
cm^3*mil/100 in^2*24h |
D3985 |
25 |
970 |
800 |
Note: All dimensions are in inches and should be used for relative comparison. Please contact VisiPak for actual specifications and tolerances before applying to an engineered print.