Metallized polyethylene terephthalate
- Metallized polyethylene terephthalate
Metallized polyethylene terephthalate (commonly abbreviated MPET) was used as flame retardant. [FAA: [http://www1.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/0/7157a2905d2a3e7286256a0800694ea9!OpenDocument&ExpandSection=-2 Airworthiness Directive] ]
It was found to be a major cause of the in-flight fire of Swissair Flight 111 on 1998-09-02.
ee also
* PET film (biaxially oriented) aka. Mylar [ [http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/1999/11/09/swissair991109.html Swissair to replace controversial Mylar insulation] ]
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