Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Tritan™ Renew Copolyester DX4001-50 Natural

Applications Appliances (food contact) Consumer housewares - food contact (FC)

Key Attributes Dishwasher safe Excellent chemical resistance Excellent clarity Excellent heat resistance Excellent processing Fast drying times Outstanding impact resistance Quick cycle times

Product Description
Eastman Tritan™ Renew DX4001-50 Natural is an amorphous copolyester with excellent appearance and clarity. Eastman Tritan™ Renew DX4001-50 Natural contains a mold release derived from vegetable-based sources. Its most outstanding features include excellent heat and chemical resistance, toughness, and hydrolytic stability. The chemical resistance of Eastman Tritan™ Renew DX4001-50 Natural make it an ideal polymer solution for beverageware and small appliance applications where sunscreen/essential oil, citrus, and alcohol resistance are needed in order to maintain clarity and appearance. In addition, the outstanding chemical resistance and hydrolytic stability of Eastman Tritan™ Renew DX4001-50 Natural copolyester delivers enhanced durability in the heat, humidity and aggressive chemical environment in both residential and commercial dishwashers.

Eastman Renew polymers have been certified by International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC), a global, independent agency for tracking sustainable content in a variety of industries. Renew polymers are produced with ISCC certified circular content by mass balance allocation.

Renew polymers enable a brand to reduce consumption of fossil feedstock-based plastics, achieve sustainability targets without compromise, and be a fast mover in a growing market for sustainable consumer products.

Typical Properties

Propertya	Test Methodb	Typical Value, Unitsc
General Properties
Specific Gravity	ISO 1183, Method A	1.24 g/cc
	D 792	1.24 g/cc
Rockwell Hardness, D Scale	D 785	113
Mold Shrinkage	D 955	0.004-0.006 mm/mm
Mechanical Properties
Flexural Modulus	ISO 178	2140 MPa
Flexural Strength	ISO 178	78 MPa
Tensile Strength @ Yield	ISO 527	50 MPa
Tensile Strength @ Break	ISO 527	55 MPa
Elongation @ Yield	ISO 527	4.7 %
Elongation @ Break	ISO 527	203 %
Tensile Modulus	ISO 527	2120 MPa
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Total Energy
@ 23°C (73°F)	ISO 6603-2	54 J
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load
@ 23°C (73°F)	ISO 6603-2	33 J
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ 23°C (73°F)	ISO 180	7.0 kJ/m2
@ -40°C (-40°F)	ISO 180	5.5 kJ/m2
Impact Strength, Unnotched
@ 23°C (73°F)	ISO 180	NB
@ -40°C (-40°F)	ISO 180	NB
Flexural Strength	D 790	83 MPa
Flexural Modulus	D 790	2250 MPa
Tensile Stress @ Yield	D 638	52 MPa
Tensile Stress @ Break	D 638	57 MPa
Elongation @ Yield	D 638	4.6 %
Elongation @ Break	D 638	272 %
Tensile Modulus	D 638	2170 MPa
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Total Energy
3.2-mm (0.125-in.) Thick Plaques @ 23°C (73°F)	D 3763	67 J
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load
3.2-mm (0.125-in.) Thick Plaques @ 23°C (73°F)	D 3763	44 J
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Total Energy
3.2-mm (0.125-in.) Thick Plaques @ -40°C (-40°F)	D 3763	86 J
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load
3.2-mm (0.125-in.) Thick Plaques @ -40°C (-40°F)	D 3763	52 J
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ 23°C (73°F)	D 256	74 J/m
@ -40°C (-40°F)	D 256	50 J/m
Izod Impact Strength, UnNotched
@ 23°C (73°F)	D 4812	NB
@ -40°C (-40°F)	D 4812	NB
Optical Properties
Transmittance	D 1003	89 %
Haze	D 1003	<1.0 %
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature
@ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)	ISO 75	94 °C
@ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)	ISO 75	79 °C
@ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)	D 648	93 °C
@ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)	D 648	83 °C
Typical Processing Conditions
Drying Temperatured		87 °C (190 °F)
Drying Timee		4-6 hrs
Processing Melt Temperature		255-302 °C (490-575 °F)
Mold Temperature		27-80 °C (80-176 °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.
^dBased on a 35 kg (78 lb) hopper desiccant dryer. Larger hoppers may require lower temperatures to avoid sticking
^eBased on an 87°C drying temperature and starting moisture level of 5400 ppm or 0.54% with average ambient conditions of 8.3C (47F) and 60% RH. Higher starting moisture levels, lower drying temperatures, and/or higher humidity and higher temperature ambient conditions will require longer drying times to reach moisture levels below 300 ppm or 0.03% as recommended



Comments
Properties reported here are based on limited testing. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.

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