| Sample | PET-TP-001 |
| Plastic Type | Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) |
| Molecular Formula | (C10H8O4)n |
| Color | Transparent |
| Common use | Beverage bottle |
| Degradation details | Exposure to environmental conditions such as dust, dirt, temperature variations (without exposure to sun radiation) and to mechanical stress. After evironmental degradation, the bottle was filled with pesticide solution. |
| Time of degradation | 10 years |
| Sample description | The bottle is very dirty being covered with dust and pesticide solution. It shows visible signs of degradation. |
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| Macroscopic image(s) |    |
| Spectral Data type | Raman |
| Raman spectrum acquisition parameters | Laser exposure wavelength: 785 nm Laser Power: 300 mW (100% of the laser power) Exposure time: 1 s Objective magnification: 20X (NA 0.35) Spectrum range: 800-1700 cm-1 |
