Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester FX200
Applications
Decorative laminates-metal
Decorative laminates-wood
Extruding
Graphic arts
Multi-layer film food contact
Multi-layer film non food contact
Packaging component films
Packaging components non food contact
Protective film
Transaction cards
Key Attributes
Bisphenol-A (BPA) free
Clear, high gloss appearance
Easy to calender and extrude
Excellent heat resistance
Good scratch resistance
Great for hot fill packaging applications
Great for transaction cards and identification cards
Not a material of concern
Outstanding chemical resistance
PVC alternative
Plasticizer free
Tremendous toughness
Product Description
Eastman Tritan™ FX200 is a copolyester resin for calendered and extruded film applications where enhanced heat resistance and toughness are required. It works great in hot fill packaging for food, transaction and identification cards, and protective laminates.
Packaging brands and film converters prefer Tritan™ FX200 for its ability to provide a clear, aesthetically pleasing package that stands up to the strenuous requirements for hot filling, while also providing safety that consumers expect. It’s great for brands looking to replace materials of concern or premiumize their packaging by transitioning from opaque to clear.
Transaction and identification card producers, brands, and governments alike value Tritan™ FX200 for its excellent bend strength and chemical resistance, which provides longer useful life and better security. Compared to PVC and other material alternatives, transaction cards made with Tritan™ have been found to withstand more than 10 times the number of flexural cycles using industry standard fitness for use testing protocols.
Tritan™ FX200 may be used in various food contact applications under the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
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
Property
a
Test Method
b
Typical Value, Units
c
General Properties
Thickness of Film Tested
ASTM D 374
0.254 mm (0.010 in.)
Density
ASTM D 1505
1.19 g/cm
3
Water Vapor Transmission Rate
d
@ 23°C (73°F)
ASTM F 1249
4 g/m
2
·24h (0.3 g/100in.
2
·24h)
@ 38°C (100°F)
10 g/m
2
·24h (1 g/100in.
2
·24h)
Gas Permeability, CO
2
ASTM D 1434
211 cm
3
·mm/m
2
·24h·atm (534 cm
3
·mil/100in.
2
·24h·atm)
Gas Permeability, O
2
ASTM D 3985
44 cm
3
·mm/m
2
·24h·atm (111 cm
3
·mil/100in.
2
·24h·atm)
Elmendorf Tear Resistance
M.D.
ASTM D 1922
3.7 N (384 gf)
T.D.
4.2 N (433 gf)
PPT Tear Resistance
M.D.
ASTM D 2582
40 N (9 lbf)
T.D.
40 N (9 lbf)
Tear Propagation Resistance, Split Tear Method
e
M.D.
ASTM D 1938
3 N (1 lbf)
M.D.
10 N/mm (55 lbf/in.)
T.D.
2 N (1 lbf)
T.D.
9 N/mm (51 lbf/in.)
Tear Resistance, Trouser @ 200 mm/min
M.D.
ISO 6383-1
10 N/mm (56 lbf/in.)
T.D.
9 N/mm (52 lbf/in.)
Tensile Strength @ Yield
M.D.
ASTM D 882
43 MPa (6300 psi)
T.D.
41 MPa (6000 psi)
Tensile Strength @ Break
M.D.
ASTM D 882
57 MPa (8300 psi)
T.D.
42 MPa (5900 psi)
Elongation @ Yield
M.D.
ASTM D 882
8 %
T.D.
8 %
Elongation @ Break
M.D.
ASTM D 882
114 %
T.D.
115 %
Tensile Modulus
M.D.
ASTM D 882
1500 MPa (2.2 x 10
5
psi)
T.D.
1400 MPa (2.1 x 10
5
psi)
Dart Impact
f
@ -18°C (0°F)
825 g (1.82 lb)
@ 23°C (73°F)
ASTM 1709A
825 g (1.82 lb)
@ -30°C (-22°F)
852 g (1.88 lb)
Puncture Resistance (Dynatup); Total Energy
ASTM D 3763
4.5 J (3.3 ft-lb)
Water Absorption, 24 hours
ASTM D 570
0.5 %
Surface Energy
Dispersive
39 dynes/cm
Polar
ASTM D 5946
8 dynes/cm
Total
47 dynes/cm
Taber Abrasion (average at 25 cycles)
ASTM 1044
20 % haze
Optical Properties
Refractive Index
ASTM D 542
1.54
Yellowness Index
ASTM D 1925
0.5
UV % Transmission at 380 nm
UV/Vis Spectro
89 %
Haze
ASTM D 1003
0.8 %
Gloss @ 60°
ASTM D 2457
158
Light Transmission (Total Transmittance)
ASTM D 1003
93 %
Thermal Properties
Glass Transition Temperature (T
g
)
DSC
119 °C (247 °F)
Specific Heat
@ 100°C (212°F)
1.9 J/g-°C (0.46 Btu/lb·°F)
@ 150°C (302°F)
2.3 J/g-°C (0.54 Btu/lb·°F)
@ 200°C (392°F)
2.4 J/g-°C (0.58 Btu/lb·°F)
@ 250°C (482°F)
2.6 J/g-°C (0.62 Btu/lb·°F)
@ 60°C (140°F)
DSC
1.7 J/g-°C (0.42 Btu/lb·°F)
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
ASTM D 696
8 (x10-5/°C) (5 (x10-5/°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.
d
(a) Test conducted at 23°C (73.4°F) and 100% relative humidity. (b) Test conducted at 38°C (100.4°F) and 100% relative humidity.
e
@ 254 mm/min (10 in./min)
f
12.7 mm (1/2 in.) dia. head, 127 mm (5 in.) dia. clamp, 660 mm (26 in.) drop
Technical Disclaimer
Eastman makes no representation and disclaims any warranty that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given. Values as well as the performance of the final molded article may be affected by various factors such as the part design, mold design or tooling, drying, processing conditions as well as coloring or pigmentation of the product. No warranty of merchantability or fitness for use is made, and nothing herein waives any of the Seller''''s conditions of sale. You must make your own determination of the suitability of this product in your specific application due to the many factors (e.g. design, processing and conditions of use) that affect the performance of the final molded article. Suitability of use should be evaluated with appropriate testing and analysis. The processing melt temperature and mold temperature refer to the actual resin melt temperature and actual mold surface temperature respectively. Consider overall resin residence time, part shot size utilization and part geometry to set appropriate processing melt temperature and mold temperature in order to minimize IV loss and maximize molded part performance.
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.
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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