Table 1: Performance of radiation-sensitive plastic

Plastic Scintirex Plastic scintillator High-purity PET
Manufacturer Teijin Chemicals Co. Company S Teijin Chemicals Co.
Base material Polyester compound (C9H10)n (C10H8O4)n
Density (g/cm3) 1.33 1.03 1.33
Refractive index 1.65 1.58 1.64
Fluorescence level ~10,500 10,000 ~2200
Maximum fluorescence wavelength (nm) 425 425 380