The Plastic Burn Test is a method of quickly identifying plastic type by observing how plastic burns, its flame color, the smell, and more. Here is a video of PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) burning.
Here are general burn properties of PET plastic:
What does PET stand for?
PET stands for PolyEthylene Terephthalate and is sometimes referred to as PETE, PETP, or PET-P. PET is a thermoplastic polymer in the polyester family that is formed by combining two types of monomers together; ethylene glycol and purified terephthalic acid.
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