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What is the difference between PET and PVC?
What is the difference between PET and PVC?
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The difference between PET and PVC is as follows,
PET PVC PET is polyethene terephthalate, which is the most widely used plastic for the process of thermoforming. PVC is polyvinyl chloride, which is a widely used plastic. The plastic can be moulded into various shapes. The plastic is strong and is incapable of any moulding. It is widely used in electronics and food packaging. It is widely used in heavy-duty pipes, due to its rigidity.
The difference between PET and PVC is as follows,
| PET | PVC |
| PET is polyethene terephthalate, which is the most widely used plastic for the process of thermoforming. | PVC is polyvinyl chloride, which is a widely used plastic. |
| The plastic can be moulded into various shapes. | The plastic is strong and is incapable of any moulding. |
| It is widely used in electronics and food packaging. | It is widely used in heavy-duty pipes, due to its rigidity. |
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