--- title: Industry Insights | Jimmy Shah description: Jimmy A. Shah is a Sr. R&D Engineer and Food Safety Team Leader at ICPG and Impact Plastics, Hamlet, NC. --- [![icpg](https://blog.icpg.co/hubfs/ICPG_January2020/Images/icpg-logo-full.svg)](https://icpg.co/) - [Markets](https://icpg.co/markets/) - [Apple Sauce](https://icpg.co/markets/apple-sauce/) - [Baby Food](https://icpg.co/markets/baby-food/) - [Beverages](https://icpg.co/markets/beverages/) - [Yogurt and Dairy](https://icpg.co/markets/yogurt-and-dairy/) - [Coffee And Tea](https://icpg.co/markets/coffee-and-tea/) - [Condiments and Dip](https://icpg.co/markets/condiments-and-dipping-sauces/) - [Food Service](https://icpg.co/markets/food-service/) - [Marijuana and CBD](https://icpg.co/markets/marijuana-and-cbd/) - [On-the-go](https://icpg.co/markets/on-the-go/) - [Pet Food](https://icpg.co/markets/pet-food/) - [Snack Packs](https://icpg.co/markets/snack-packs/) - Materials + Applications - Materials - [XPP Solutions](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/xpp/) - [Polypropylene (PP)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/polypropylene-pp/) - [Polystyrene (PS)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/polystyrene-ps/) - [High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/high-density-polyethylene-hdpe/) - [PET](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/polyethylene-terephthalate/) - Applications - [Thermoform Containers](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/thermoform-containers/) - [Form Fill Seal](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/form-fill-seal/) - [Aseptic](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/aseptic/) - [Hot Fill](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/hot-fill/) - [Retort](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/retort/) - [Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/modified-atmosphere-packaging-map/) - [High Pressure Processing (HPP)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/high-pressure-processing-hpp/) - [Deposit-Fill-Seal](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/deposit-fill-seal/) - Capabilities - [Performance Additives](https://icpg.co/capabilities/specialty-additives/) - [Thermoforming](https://icpg.co/capabilities/thermoforming/) - [Custom Development](https://icpg.co/custom-development/) - [Extrusion Capabilities](https://icpg.co/capabilities/extrusion-capabilities/) - [visionX System](https://icpg.co/capabilities/visionx-system/) - [About Us](https://icpg.co/about-us/) - [Quality Control](https://icpg.co/about-us/quality-control/) - [Sustainability](https://icpg.co/about-us/sustainability/) - [Careers](https://icpg.co/about-us/careers/) - [Resources](https://icpg.co/resources/) - [Industry Insights](https://blog.icpg.co) - [Contact Us](https://icpg.co/about-us/contact-us/) - [The C.A.P. Pack Podcast](https://icpg.co/podcast/) [Start Your Project](https://icpg.co/about-us/contact-us/) - [Markets](https://icpg.co/markets/) - [Apple Sauce](https://icpg.co/markets/apple-sauce/) - [Baby Food](https://icpg.co/markets/baby-food/) - [Beverages](https://icpg.co/markets/beverages/) - [Yogurt and Dairy](https://icpg.co/markets/yogurt-and-dairy/) - [Coffee And Tea](https://icpg.co/markets/coffee-and-tea/) - [Condiments and Dip](https://icpg.co/markets/condiments-and-dipping-sauces/) - [Food Service](https://icpg.co/markets/food-service/) - [Marijuana and CBD](https://icpg.co/markets/marijuana-and-cbd/) - [On-the-go](https://icpg.co/markets/on-the-go/) - [Pet Food](https://icpg.co/markets/pet-food/) - [Snack Packs](https://icpg.co/markets/snack-packs/) - Materials + Applications - Materials - [XPP Solutions](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/xpp/) - [Polypropylene (PP)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/polypropylene-pp/) - [Polystyrene (PS)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/polystyrene-ps/) - [High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/high-density-polyethylene-hdpe/) - [PET](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/polyethylene-terephthalate/) - Applications - [Thermoform Containers](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/thermoform-containers/) - [Form Fill Seal](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/form-fill-seal/) - [Aseptic](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/aseptic/) - [Hot Fill](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/hot-fill/) - [Retort](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/retort/) - [Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/modified-atmosphere-packaging-map/) - [High Pressure Processing (HPP)](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/high-pressure-processing-hpp/) - [Deposit-Fill-Seal](https://icpg.co/materials-and-applications/deposit-fill-seal/) - Capabilities - [Performance Additives](https://icpg.co/capabilities/specialty-additives/) - [Thermoforming](https://icpg.co/capabilities/thermoforming/) - [Custom Development](https://icpg.co/custom-development/) - [Extrusion Capabilities](https://icpg.co/capabilities/extrusion-capabilities/) - [visionX System](https://icpg.co/capabilities/visionx-system/) - [About Us](https://icpg.co/about-us/) - [Quality Control](https://icpg.co/about-us/quality-control/) - [Sustainability](https://icpg.co/about-us/sustainability/) - [Careers](https://icpg.co/about-us/careers/) - [Resources](https://icpg.co/resources/) - [Industry Insights](https://blog.icpg.co) - [Contact Us](https://icpg.co/about-us/contact-us/) - [The C.A.P. 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Uncover a compelling collection of fresh and trending content, featuring posts from our team of commercial and technical industry experts on everything from market solutions to innovative materials, diverse applications, and breaking industry trends. ## [Materials & Solutions Why Intrinsic Viscosity Matters in PET Packaging Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) presents many advantages, including aesthetics, visual appeal, strong barrier properties, durability, recyclability and sustainability, thus making it the material of choice for a wide range of packaging applications across various market segments. A key specification in PET that drastically affects its functionality and processability in both extrusion and... Jimmy Shah | March 11, 2021 | 4 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/the-importance-of-controlling-intrinsic-viscosity-in-extruded-pet) #### Search Blog #### Select a Category Select a Category All Podcast Materials & Solutions Sustainability Process XPP Market Economics News & Company Information Services #### Subscribe to Our Newsletter #### Share Our Blog [![Share on Facebook](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hub/7212117/hubfs/Icons/icon-facebook.png?width=24&name=icon-facebook.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.icpg.co%2Fthe-importance-of-controlling-intrinsic-viscosity-in-extruded-pet%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hub/7212117/hubfs/Icons/icon-linkedin.png?width=24&name=icon-linkedin.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.icpg.co%2Fthe-importance-of-controlling-intrinsic-viscosity-in-extruded-pet%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://blog.icpg.co/hs-fs/hubfs/x-full-color-icon.png?width=24&name=x-full-color-icon.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.icpg.co%2Fthe-importance-of-controlling-intrinsic-viscosity-in-extruded-pet%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.icpg.co%2Fthe-importance-of-controlling-intrinsic-viscosity-in-extruded-pet%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=PET%20Packaging%20%26%20Intrinsic%20Viscosity%20Control%20%7C%20ICPG) [![Share on Email](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hub/7212117/hubfs/Icons/icon-mail.png?width=24&name=icon-mail.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fblog.icpg.co%2Fthe-importance-of-controlling-intrinsic-viscosity-in-extruded-pet%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fblog.icpg.co%2Fthe-importance-of-controlling-intrinsic-viscosity-in-extruded-pet%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ## [Materials & Solutions 10 Factors that Effect Material Selection for Barrier Food Packaging Jimmy Shah | October 13, 2020 5 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/10-factors-that-effect-material-selection-for-barrier-food-packaging-materials) ## [Materials & Solutions Understanding OTR & MVTR Specifications for Barrier Food Packaging Jimmy Shah | July 28, 2020 4 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/understanding-otr-mvtr-specifications-for-barrier-food-packaging) ## [Process Processing Barrier Packaging Materials: Coextrusion vs Lamination Jimmy Shah | June 30, 2020 3 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/processing-of-barrier-packaging-materials) ## [Materials & Solutions Barrier Packaging Substrates for Shelf-Stable Food Applications Jimmy Shah | April 20, 2020 2 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/barrier-packaging-substrates-for-shelf-stable-food-applications) ## [Materials & Solutions Barrier Packaging Materials for Shelf-Stable Thermoformed Applications Jimmy Shah | March 17, 2020 2 minute read](https://blog.icpg.co/barrier-materials-for-shelf-stable-thermoformed-applications) [![icpg](https://blog.icpg.co/hubfs/ICPG_January2020/Images/icpg-logo-footer.svg "icpg")](https://icpg.co) [![impact_logo_white](https://blog.icpg.co/hubfs/impact_logo_white.png "impact_logo_white")](https://www.impactplastics.co) © Impact Consumer Products Group – All Rights Reserved 2020 - [Privacy Policy](https://icpg.co/privacy-policy/) 5 Highland Drive Putnam, CT 06260 Phone: 860-963-1976 General Fax: 860-963-1998 - Stay Connected - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/icpgco) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/icpgco) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/icpgco/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ICPG-Food-Packaging-101654432099724)