Technical Data Sheet
Eastar™ Copolyester EN001

Applications Blow molding Flavored water packaging Fruit juice drinks packaging Personal care packaging Soft drink packaging Sport drinks packaging Still water packaging

Key Attributes Clear appearance Enhanced processing capability compared to commodity PET Good for injection stretch blow molding (ISBM) Not a material of concern PVC alternative Recyclable

Product Description
Eastar™ EN001 is a clear copolyester for single use food and beverage and general purpose packaging. It is designed for injection stretch blow molding (ISBM) and has enhanced processing capability compared to commodity PET.

Eastar EN001 meets the definition of resin identification code #1 (RIC1) as defined by ASTM D7611. Other end product attributes including but not limited to size, color, auxiliary components, and availability of collection may impact recyclability.

Eastar EN001 may be used in various food contact applications under the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.

This product has been GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED
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Typical Properties

Propertya	Test Methodb	Typical Value, Unitsc
General Properties (ASTM Method)
Specific Gravity	D 792	1.33
General Properties (ISO Method)
Density	ISO 1183, Method D	1.33 g/cm3
Mechanical Properties (ASTM Method)
Tensile Stress @ Yield	D 638	58 MPa (8400 psi)
Tensile Stress @ Break	D 638	25 MPa (3600 psi)
Elongation @ Break	D 638	120 %
Tensile Modulus	D 638	2400 MPa (3.5 x 105 psi)
Flexural Modulus	D 790	2500 MPa (3.6 x 105 psi)
Flexural Yield Strength	D 790	84 MPa (12200 psi)
Rockwell Hardness, R Scale	D 785	112
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ 23°C (73°F)	D 256	40 J/m (0.75 ft·lbf/in.)
@ -40°C (-40°F)	D 256	27 J/m (0.51 ft·lbf/in.)
Impact Strength, Unnotched
@ -20°C (-4°F)	D 4812	NB
@ 23°C (73°F)	D 4812	NB
@ -30°C (-22°F)	D 4812	NB
@ -40°C (-40°F)	D 4812	NB
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load
2.5-mm (0.100-in.) Thick Plaques, @ 23°C (73°F)	D 3763	26 J (19 ft·lbf)
2.5-mm (0.100-in.) Thick Plaques, @ -40°C (-40°F)	D 3763	1.6 J (1.2 ft·lbf)
3.2-mm (0.125-in.) Thick Plaques @ 23°C (73°F)	D 3763	31 J (23 ft·lbf)
3.2-mm (0.125-in.) Thick Plaques @ -40°C (-40°F)	D 3763	2.1 J (1.6 ft·lbf)
Mechanical Properties (ISO Method)
Tensile Stress @ Yield	ISO 527	57 MPa
Tensile Stress @ Break	ISO 527	25 MPa
Elongation @ Break	ISO 527	120 %
Tensile Modulus	ISO 527	2400 MPa
Flexural Modulus	ISO 178	2300 MPa
Flexural Yield Strength	ISO 178	77 MPa
Rockwell Hardness, R Scale	ISO 2039-2	114
Izod Impact Strength, Notched, Type 1 Specimen, Type A Notch
@ 23°C	ISO 180	4.5 kJ/m2
@ -40°C	ISO 180	3.1 kJ/m2
Impact Strength, Unnotched, Type 1 Specimen
@ -20°C	ISO 180	NB
@ 23°C	ISO 180	NB
@ -30°C	ISO 180	190 (90%C 10%NB) kJ/m2
@ -40°C	ISO 180	170 kJ/m2
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load
2.5-mm Thick Plaques @ 23°C	ISO 6603-2	15 J
2.5-mm Thick Plaques @ -40°C	ISO 6603-2	0.8 J
3.2-mm Thick Plaques @ 23°C	ISO 6603-2	18 J
3.2-mm Thick Plaques @ -40°C	ISO 6603-2	1.0 J
Optical Properties (ASTM Method)
Haze	D 1003	1.0 %
Total Transmittance	D 1003	84 %
Thermal Properties (ASTM Method)
Deflection Temperature
@ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)	D 648	69 °C (156 °F)
@ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)	D 648	65 °C (149 °F)
Thermal Properties (ISO Method)
Deflection Temperature
@ 0.45 MPa	ISO 75	69 °C
@ 1.80 MPa	ISO 75	65 °C
Typical Processing Conditions
Mold Temperature		10-30 °C (50-90 °F)
Processing Melt Temperature		275-295 °C (530-565 °F)
Drying Time		4-6 hrs
Drying Temperature		150-160 °C (300-320 °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.


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.

Eastar is a trademark of Eastman Chemical Company.

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