Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) {Toray}, partially bio-based

16.5

Description

Toray partially bio-based PET. Ethylene Glycol is derived from sugarcane molasses. Combined with PTA to create PET.

Impacts

Impact area MSI Score
Global Warming 3.2
Eutrophication 4.9
Water Scarcity 3.2
Abiotic Resource Depletion, Fossil Fuels 5.1
Chemistry
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Modeling Notes

Based on submitted data

Meta information

  • Primary Source: Toray
  • Last Publication or Review date: 2014
  • Geography: Global/generic
  • Data Generator: Toray

Data quality

Data Quality Value Description
Precision Excellent ≤ 10% 1
Time Representativeness Excellent Data are not older than 4 years with respect to the release date or latest review date 1
Geographical Representativeness Good The processes included in the dataset are well representative for the geography stated in the title and metadata 2
Technological Representativeness Good The technologies modeled are included in the mix of technologies covered by the dataset 2
Average 1.5