PRIMEX PLASTICS CORPORATION
A subsidiary of ICC Industries Inc.
1235 NORTH F STREET RICHMOND, INDIANA 47374
765-966-7774 800-222-5116 FACSIMILE 765-935-1083
PRIME PETG 5500
UTILITY
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Properties
ASTM
Units
Typical
Value
Specific Gravity D-1505 g/cc 1.27
Tensile Strength @ Yield D-638 psi 7,300 – 7,700
Elongation @ Break D-638 % 50 – 110
Flexural Modulus D-790 psi 300,000 – 310,000
Rockwell Hardness D-785 R-Scale 106 – 115
Impact Strength, notched Izod
@ 73 F
D-256 ft-lb/in 1.7 1.9
Impact Strength, notched Izod
@ -22 F
D-256 ft-lb/in .5 – .7
CAUTION: Values listed are typical values for PETG as defined by Modern Plastics
World Encyclopedia 2000 . Utility materials used may or may not fall into the ranges
identified. Utility materials are likely to be inconsistent, both from batch to batch and
within individual batches. Utility materials cannot be certified to FDA, UL, RoHS, or
other similar specifications. Care should be used whenever selecting to use a utility
grade material. It is the responsibility of the end user to determine the acceptability of
material use for a particular application.
Note: These typical results are based on test procedures which are believed to be reliable. Due to variable conditions or methods of
processing, NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE, nor any recommendations made to infringe on any
patents.
MAV 01/03/06