HDPE
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET or PETE) is the most commonly used thermoplastic polymer industrially, belonging to the polyester family. PET is particularly recognized for its exceptional transparency, gloss, and strong gas barrier properties (especially for carbon dioxide - CO2). These qualities have made it the worldwide number one choice for carbonated drink and water bottles.
It offers the clarity of glass while being much lighter and shatterproof against impact. Furthermore, PET is one of the world's most recycled plastics and contributes significantly to the circular economy as rPET (Recycled PET). As Helco Petrokimya, we supply high-quality "Bottle Grade" and "Fiber Grade" PET with different Intrinsic Viscosity (IV) values to our wide range of customers, from the food and beverage industry to the textile sector.
Key Features and Advantages
The key characteristics that make PET a global market leader are:
- Crystal Clarity and Gloss: Allows products to be displayed aesthetically and attractively.
- Excellent Gas Barrier: Maintains the freshness and carbonation of beverages, thanks especially to its CO2 and oxygen barrier properties.
- Lightweight: Provides a major advantage over alternatives like glass in terms of logistics and transportation costs.
- High Strength and Shatter Resistance: Has excellent mechanical strength, is impact resistant, and safe throughout its shelf life.
- Chemical Resistance: Exhibits good resistance to water, alcohols, and dilute acids.
- Excellent Recyclability: Can be repeatedly processed (rPET) to produce new bottles, fibers, or packaging, in line with sustainability goals.
Main Application Areas
The application areas of PET are primarily concentrated in the packaging and textile sectors:| Sector | Application Areas |
| Beverage Packaging | Bottles for water, carbonated drinks, fruit juices, and energy drinks. |
| Food Packaging | Cooking oil bottles, sauce bottles, nut jars, oven-safe (CPET) food trays. |
| Textile (Polyester) | Apparel fabrics, carpet yarns, industrial belts, pillow and duvet filling fibers. |
| Other Industrial | X-ray films, magnetic tapes, certain industrial molded parts. |
The Helco Petrokimya Difference in PET Supply
PET is a product whose price is instantly tied to global dynamics. Working with Helco Petrokimya means gaining predictability in your supply process:
- Specific Grade Supply: We quickly supply PET granules with different Intrinsic Viscosity (IV) values, such as "Bottle Grade," "Fiber Grade," or "Film Grade," tailored to your needs.
- Sustainability Support: We offer high-quality, food-contact compliant rPET (Recycled PET) granule supply solutions to help you achieve your sustainability goals.
- Competitive Pricing: By closely monitoring fluctuations in global PET markets and raw material (PTA/MEG) prices, we create the most competitive price quotes for our customers at the right time.
- Reliable Logistics: We manage the international transportation and storage of this sensitive product, which requires food contact compliance, with a principle of on-time delivery without compromising quality standards.