Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Eastar™ Renew GN001-50 copolyester
Applications
Building materials
Closures-fragrance pkg
Color cosmetics packaging
Compounders
Condiments/dressings/sauces packaging
Consumer housewares-NFC
Fragrance packaging
Jams/fruit sauces packaging
Large appliances non-food contact
Multi-layer film food contact
Multi-layer film non food contact
Packaging component films
Packaging components non food contact
Personal care & cosmetics packaging
Personal care bottles
Personal care packaging
Profiles
Protective & performance film
Shrink film food contact
Shrink film non food contact
Small appliances non-food contact
Strapping
Tools
Key Attributes
Easy primary & secondary operations
Excellent clarity
Excellent toughness
Gamma, ebeam, ETO sterilization stable
Product Description
Eastar(TM) Renew GN001-50 copolyester is a clear, amorphous material. Because of its clarity, toughness and good melt strength at processing temperatures, it is useful in a variety of processing techniques. Eastar(TM) Renew GN001-50 copolyester may be colored using color concentrates, dry colors or liquid colorants.
This product has been GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED. The GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED mark is a registered certification mark used under license through the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI). GEI is an industry-independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. The GREENGUARD Certification Program is an industry independent, third-party testing program for low-emitting products and materials for indoor environments. For more information about GEI and to obtain printable certificates for Eastman™ Copolyesters, visit www.greenguard.org Choose Eastman Chemical Company under the Manufacturer category and click search to display a list of our products.
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
Property
a
Test Method
b
Typical Value, Units
c
General Properties
Specific Gravity
D 792
1.27
Mold Shrinkage
D 955
0.002-0.005 mm/mm (0.002-0.005 in./in.)
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Stress @ Yield
D 638
50 MPa (7300 psi)
Tensile Stress @ Break
D 638
28 MPa (4100 psi)
Elongation @ Break
D 638
130 %
Flexural Modulus
D 790
2100 MPa (3.0 x 10
5
psi)
Flexural Yield Strength
D 790
70 MPa (10200 psi)
Rockwell Hardness, R Scale
D 785
106
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ 23°C (73°F)
D 256
101 J/m (1.9 ft·lbf/in.)
@ -40°C (-40°F)
D 256
37 J/m (0.7 ft·lbf/in.)
Impact Strength, Unnotched
@ 23°C (73°F)
D 4812
NB
@ -40°C (-40°F)
D 4812
NB
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load
@ 23°C (73°F)
D 3763
33 J (24 ft·lbf)
@ -40°C (-40°F)
D 3763
50 J (37 ft·lbf)
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature
@ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)
D 648
70 °C (158 °F)
@ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)
D 648
64 °C (147 °F)
Typical Processing Conditions
Drying Temperature
71 °C (160 °F)
Drying Time
6 hrs
Processing Melt Temperature
249-271 °C (480-520 °F)
Mold Temperature
16-38 °C (60-100 °F)
a
Unless noted otherwise, all tests are run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.
b
Unless noted otherwise, the test method is ASTM.
c
Units are in SI or US customary units.
Comments
Properties reported here are based on limited testing. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform to the values given.
Eastman and its marketing affiliates shall not be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product, method, or apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own determination of its suitability and completeness for your own use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of your employees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability of fitness of any product, and nothing herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.
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