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Technical Data Sheet
Eastar™ Copolyester A150



Product Description

Eastar™ A150 Copolyester is a poly(1,4-cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate/isophthalate). It is produced by reacting terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid with the glycol 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol. Eastar™ A150 is intended primarily for extrusion into film and sheeting for packaging applications. It has excellent hydrolytic stability and good heat stability. Eastar™ A150 copolyester is lawful for use in food contact applications under food additive regulations published at 21 CFR 177.1240 by the Federal Food and Drug Administration. Therefore, it is lawful for use as a packaging material for meat or poultry foods prepared under federal inspection of the U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations at 9 CFR 318.7 and 381.147.

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Typical Properties

PropertyaTest MethodbTypical Value, Unitsc
Film Properties
Inherent Viscosity 
     (film)EMN-A-AC-G-V-10.73
Thickness of Film TestedD 374280 Microns (11 mils)
Density 
     (film)D 1505 1.2 g/cm3
HazeD 10030.5 %
Gloss 
     @ 45°D 2457108
TransparencyD 174685 %
Regular TransmittanceD 1003 Modified90 %
Total TransmittanceD 1003 Modified93 %
Water Vapor Transmission RatefF 3725 g/m2·24h (0.3 g/100in.2·24h)
Gas Permeability, CO2D 143459 cm3·mm/m2·24h·atm (150 cm3·mil/100in.2·24h·atm)
Gas Permeability, O2D 398513 cm3·mm/m2·24h·atm (33 cm3·mil/100in.2·24h·atm)
Elmendorf Tear Resistance 
     M.D.D 192216 N (1600 gf)
     T.D.D 192217 N (1700 gf)
Tear Propagation Resistance, Split Tear Method 
     @ 254 mm/min (10 in./min) M.D.D 193819 N/mm (108 lbf/in.)
     @ 254 mm/min (10 in./min) T.D.D 193818 N/mm (103 lbf/in.)
Tensile Strength @ Yield 
     M.D.D 88243 MPa (6200 psi)
     T.D.D 88243 MPa (6200 psi)
Tensile Strength @ Break 
     M.D.D 88256 MPa (8100 psi)
     T.D.D 88256 MPa (8100 psi)
Elongation @ Yield 
     M.D.D 8825 %
     T.D.D 8825 %
Elongation @ Break 
     M.D.D 882250 %
     T.D.D 882250 %
Tensile Modulus 
     M.D.D 8821600 MPa (2.32 x 105 psi)
     T.D.D 8821600 MPa (2.32 x 105 psi)
Dart Impactg 
     @ -18°C (0°F)D 1709A Modified750 g
     @ 23°C (73°F)D 1709A Modified680 g
     @ -30°C (-22°F)D 1709A Modified710 g
Coefficient of FrictionD 18940.6
Pellet Properties
Inherent ViscosityEMN-A-AC-G-V-10.77
DensityD 1505 1.2 g/cm3
Bulk Density 
     PouredD 1895670 kg/m3 (42 lb/ft3)
     VibratedD 1895730 kg/m3 (46 lb/ft3)
Crystalline Peak Melting Point (Tm)dD 3418261 °C (502 °F)
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)dD 341891 °C (196 °F)
Heat of FusioneE 79332 kJ/kg (7.6 cal/g)
Specific Heate 
     @ 100°C (212°F)DSC1.7 kJ/kg·K (0.41 Btu/lb·°F)
     @ 200°C (392°F)DSC1.9 kJ/kg·K (0.45 Btu/lb·°F)
     @ 23°C (73°F)DSC1.2 kJ/kg·K (0.29 Btu/lb·°F)
     @ 280°C (536°F)DSC2.2 kJ/kg·K (0.53 Btu/lb·°F)
     @ 80°C (176°F)DSC1.4 kJ/kg·K (0.33 Btu/lb·°F)

aUnless noted otherwise, all tests are run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.
bUnless noted otherwise, the test method is ASTM.
cUnits are in SI or US customary units.
dDetermined by DSC on the second heating cycle.
eDetermined by DSC on the first heating cycle.
fTested at 38°C (100°F) and 100% relative humidity.
g12.7 mm (0.05 in.) dia. head, 127 mm (5 in.) dia. clamp, 660 mm (26 in.) drop



Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.


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