Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Tritan™ Renew Copolyester TX2001-50
Applications
Appliances (food contact)
Consumer electronics
Consumer housewares - food contact (FC)
Consumer housewares-NFC
Large appliances non-food contact
Lighting
Packaging components non food contact
Personal care & cosmetics packaging
Process additives
Tools
Toys
Water/sport bottles
Key Attributes
Ease of processing
Excellent clarity
Excellent hydrolytic stability
Fast drying times
Good chemical resistance
Good heat resistance
Outstanding impact resistance
Quick cycle times
Product Description
Eastman Tritan™ Renew TX2001-50 is an amorphous copolyester with excellent appearance and clarity. Tritan Renew TX2001-50 contains a mold release derived from vegetable based sources. Its most outstanding features are excellent toughness, hydrolytic stability, and heat and chemical resistance. This new-generation copolyester can also be molded into various applications without incorporating high levels of residual stress. Combined with Tritan's outstanding chemical resistance and hydrolytic stability, these features give molded products enhanced durability in the dishwasher environment, which can expose products to high heat, humidity, and aggressive cleaning agents. Tritan Renew TX2001-50 may be used in repeated use food contact articles under United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Tritan Renew TX2001-50 is certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 51 for Food Equipment Materials.
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
1.17
Mold Shrinkage
D 955
0.005-0.007 mm/mm (0.005-0.007 in./in.)
Mechanical Properties (ISO Method)
Tensile Strength @ Yield
ISO 527
45 MPa
Tensile Stress @ Break
ISO 527
49 MPa
Elongation @ Yield
ISO 527
7 %
Elongation @ Break
ISO 527
130 %
Tensile Modulus
ISO 527
1624 MPa
Flexural Modulus
ISO 178
1531 MPa
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ 23°C
ISO 180
66 kJ/m
2
@ -40°C
ISO 180
14 kJ/m
2
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Stress @ Yield
D 638
44 MPa (6400 psi)
Tensile Stress @ Break
D 638
53 MPa (7700 psi)
Elongation @ Yield
D 638
7 %
Elongation @ Break
D 638
140 %
Tensile Modulus
D 638
1585 MPa (2.28 x 10
5
psi)
Flexural Modulus
D 790
1585 MPa (2.28 x 10
5
psi)
Flexural Yield Strength
D 790
66 MPa (9600 psi)
Rockwell Hardness, R Scale
D 785
115
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ 23°C (73°F)
D 256
650 J/m (12.2 ft·lbf/in.)
Impact Strength, Unnotched
@ 23°C (73°F)
D 4812
NB
Optical Properties
Total Transmittance
D 1003
92 %
Haze
D 1003
<1 %
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature
@ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)
D 648
109 °C (228 °F)
@ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)
D 648
92 °C (198 °F)
Typical Processing Conditions
Drying Temperature
88 °C (190 °F)
Drying Time
4-6 hrs
Processing Melt Temperature
260-282 °C (500-540 °F)
Mold Temperature
38-66 °C (100-150 °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.
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 added coloring, pigmentation, and/or other additives. 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 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.
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