Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Cristal™ Copolyester EN076
Applications
Bottles-color cosmetics pkg
Bottles-skin care pkg
Closures-fragrance pkg
Color cosmetics packaging
Fragrance packaging
Jars-skin care pkg
Personal care & cosmetics packaging
Personal care bottles
Personal care packaging
Skin care packaging
Key Attributes
Recyclable with the PET stream
Product Description
Eastman Cristal™ EN076 copolyester is recommended for a variety of applications including thick-walled containers that are prevalent in the cosmetics and personal care markets. This copolyester offers good processability with the benefits of glass such as high clarity, brightness, and good color.
Typical Properties
Property
a
Test Method
b
Typical Value, Units
c
Mechanical Properties
Flexural Modulus
D 790
2350 MPa (3.4 x 10
5
psi)
Rockwell Hardness, R Scale
D 785
111
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ 23°C (73°F)
D 256
67 J/m (1.2 ft·lbf/in.)
@ -40°C (-40°F)
D 256
33 J/m (0.6 ft·lbf/in.)
Optical Properties
Haze
D 1003
0.8 %
Total Transmittance
D 1003
89 %
Other Properties
Bio-based Content
0 %
Thermal Properties
Crystallization half time
4.5 min.
Typical Processing Conditions
Drying Temperature
150 °C (302 °F)
Drying Time
4-6 hrs
Processing Melt Temperature
277-293 °C (530-560 °F)
Mold Temperature
16-32 °C (60-90 °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 typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly 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.
8/24/2023 2:59:36 PM