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Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester TX2000

Applications

Compounders
Consumer electronics
Consumer housewares - food contact (FC)
Consumer housewares-NFC
Multi-layer film non food contact
Packaging component films
Packaging components non food contact
Small appliances non-food contact
Sporting equipment
Water/sport bottles
Window housings

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 TX2000 is an amorphous copolyester with excellent appearance and clarity. 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 detergents. Tritan TX2000 may be used in repeated use food contact articles under United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Tritan TX2000 is certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 51 for Food Equipment Materials.

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^TM Product Standard. The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is a nonprofit organization that administers the publicly available Cradle to Cradle Certified^TM 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
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 Strength @ 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/m²
@ -40°C	ISO 180	14 kJ/m²
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	1624 MPa (2.28 x 10⁵ psi)
Flexural Modulus	D 790	1585 MPa (2.28 x 10⁵ 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)

^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.

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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