Is PETG plastic acid free? I'm looking and answer that will tell me
what the PH level is and/or if the acid level is acceptable for
scrapbooking/photo preservation. A link or reference manual that has
the answer is a good answer as well if the information is
indeterminate.

Hi goodstuff4all,

I'm glad you said "...tell me what the PH level is and/or if the acid
level is acceptable for scrapbooking/photo preservation.". I searched
for over an hour and found NO references to the actual pH of this
product.I did, however,find several references to PETG being
acid-free, and safe for scrapbooking.

According to Kristine?s Scrapbooks, PTEG plastic is acid free.
http://www.scrapbookgirl.com/frames.htm


From this Fun Facts scrapbooking site:
?They are made of an ultra-lightweight, shatter resistant, acid free
PTEG plastic material.?
http://www.funfactspublishing.com/Ezine/ez20020628.htm

?PETG Glycol modified Polyethylene Terephthalate is a durable material
with excellent gloss, clarity and sparkle desired for clear bottles.
PETG can be processed via conventional extrusion blow-moulding
methods, generally on machines designed to process PVC. Applications,
include shampoos, soaps, and detergents. PETG exhibits a good impact
strength and gas barrier. The chemical resistance of PETG is fair and
compatibility testing is recommended, especially with products that
contain alcohol. ?
Packaging Glossary
http://www.pac-it.org.nz/booklet/glossary/

ScrapJazz says ? acid free PETG plastic material"
http://www.scrapjazz.com/resources/article_77.shtml


To help determine if a product is acid-free, you could always purchase
an acid-testing pen to determine if any product is safe for
scrapbooking.
Art City carries Lineco paper testing pens:
http://store.artcity.com/lin-l5330023.html

All of these scrapbook plastic sheets are acid-free:
http://store.yahoo.com/scrapbook-dot-com/pageprotectors.html

None of the MSDS I found listed pH properties for plastics.
http://www.cityplastics.com.au/pdf/petgdata.pdf
http://www.infochems.com/product/productinfo.asp?product_id=42983

Here is a study about measuring the pH of sheeting plastics.
http://www.bic.com/EKAApplicationNotes/A48IA17A.pdf

Please request an Answer Clarification, before rating, if this is not
the information you are seeking. This will enable me to assist you
further, if possible.

Regards,
crabcakes-ga

Search Terms
PETG pH
PETG acidity
PETG scrapbook safe
scrapbooking plastics acid-free

Thanks, this was the set of answers I was looking for. The URL links
are a great plus. Thanks again.

Thank you, goodstuff4all, for the stars and the nice tip! Glad you
were pleased with the results!
Sincerely,
crabcakes-ga