Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Cadence™ Copolyester GS5

Applications Building materials Decorative laminates-metal Decorative laminates-wood Flooring Furniture Packaging component films Packaging components non food contact Protective film Transaction cards Walls Wood furniture

Key Attributes Best processing ease and speed compared to Cadence™ GS2 and GS3. Excellent forming characteristics Low VOC emissions (indoor air quality) Not a material of concern PVC alternative Resistant to common household cleaning agents Resists curling, delaminating, and yellowing when exposed to heat Runs on existing calendering and thermoforming equipment Scratch resistant Wide calendering window

Product Description
Eastman Cadence™ GS5 is the top-of-the-line copolyester resin for calendered film applications including decorative laminates, general purpose packaging, transaction and identification cards, and protective films. It has superior processing ease and speed compared to Cadence™ GS2 and GS3.

Film producers looking to replace PVC and other materials of concern choose Cadence™ for its ease of processing, low-temperature toughness, and the ability to be downgauged – all of which help reduce cost. It has a wide calendering and thermoforming window, which enables Cadence™ to be used on most existing calendering lines and thermoforming equipment with little or no modification. Eastman Cadence™ resins require no pre-drying or additional stabilizers.

Brand owners prefer Cadence™ for its premium appearance, excellent toughness, and environmentally responsible track record. It is crystal clear, has excellent resistance to common household cleaners, and resists curling, delaminating, and yellowing when exposed to heat.

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.

This product has received a Platinum level Material Health Certificate from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. A Material Health Certificate is awarded to products that meet the Material Health requirements of the multi-attribute Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Product Standard. The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is a nonprofit organization that administers the publicly available Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Product Standard, which provides designers and manufacturers with criteria and requirements for continually improving product materials and manufacturing processes. The Material Health Certificate provides manufacturers with a trusted way to communicate their efforts to identify and replace chemicals of concern in their products. For more information about Cradle to Cradle certification and to obtain printable certificates for Eastman copolyesters, visit www.c2ccertified.org. Search for Eastman Chemical Company in the Material Health Certificate Registry.

Typical Properties

Propertya	Test Methodb	Typical Value, Unitsc
Calender Film: Clear (Unpigmented)
Specific Gravity	D 792	1.27
Tensile Strength @ Break
M.D.	D 882	50 MPa (7200 psi)
T.D.	D 882	48 MPa (7000 psi)
Tensile Modulus, Tangent
M.D.	D 882	1870 MPa (2.7 x 105 psi)
T.D.	D 882	1825 MPa (2.6 x 105 psi)
Tensile Modulus, 1% Secant
M.D.	D 882	1800 MPa (2.6 x 105 psi)
T.D.	D 882	1760 MPa (2.6 x 105 psi)
Brittleness Temperature by Impacte	D 1790	-45 °C (-49 °F)
Durometer Hardness
Shore A Scale	D 2240	83
Shore D Scale	D 2240	73
Calender Film: Opaque White (Pigmented with TiO2)
Specific Gravityd	D 792	1.42
Tensile Strength @ Break
M.D.	D 882	47 MPa (6800 psi)
T.D.	D 882	45 MPa (6500 psi)
Tensile Modulus, Tangent
M.D.	D 882	2050 MPa (3.0 x 105 psi)
T.D.	D 882	2050 MPa (3.0 x 105 psi)
Tensile Modulus, 1% Secant
M.D.	D 882	2000 MPa (2.9 x 105 psi)
T.D.	D 882	1950 MPa (2.9 x 105 psi)
Brittleness Temperature by Impacte	D 1790	-40 °C (-40 °F)
Durometer Hardness
Shore A Scale	D 2240	86
Shore D Scale	D 2240	74

^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.
^dDependent upon colorant, fillers, etc.
^eData shown indicate test temperature at which all specimens break.



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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