PEF

polymer

PEF (polyethylene furanoate) is a bio-based polyester synthesized from renewable resources, offering a structural alternative to conventional petroleum-derived polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It combines rigidity and thermal stability suitable for demanding packaging and engineering applications, with notably higher heat resistance and barrier properties compared to standard PET, making it attractive for industries seeking sustainable polymers without sacrificing performance.

sustainable packaging filmsbeverage bottles and containershigh-temperature polymer applicationsbio-based material alternativesbarrier films and laminatesengineering thermoplastics

Compliance & Regulations

?UL 94?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property OverviewNormalized to typical max values

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Elongation at Break(εf)	14.21	-	—
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS)	10.91	ksi	—
Young's Modulus(E)	367.3	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature(Tg)	185	°F	—
Melting Point / Solidus(Tm)	422.9	°F	—
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax)	696.9	°F	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

PEF

Mechanical Properties

Thermal Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Safety & Biocompatibility