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Polyethylene Terephthalates MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
Polyester polymers formed from terephthalic acid or its esters and ethylene glycol. They can be formed into tapes, films or pulled into fibers that are pressed into meshes or woven into fabrics.
Entry Term(s)
Dacron
Nalophan
PET Polymer
Poly(Ethylene Terephtalate)
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Tedlar
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Polymers (1966-1972)
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Polyester polymers formed from terephthalic acid or its esters and ethylene glycol. They can be formed into tapes, films or pulled into fibers that are pressed into meshes or woven into fabrics.