Technical Data Sheet
Eastman TREVA™ Engineering Bioplastic TR6041NAT Natural
Applications
Automotive
Electronics
Pens/stationary
Key Attributes
BPA-Free
Dimensional Stability
Easy Polish and Paint
Excellent Chemical Resistance
Excellent Flow
Low Birefringence
Warm Touch and Feel
Product Description
Eastman Treva™ engineering bioplastic is a new cellulose-based engineering bioplastic that offers both high performance and reduced environmental impact. Treva is chemically resistant, dimensionally stable and has excellent flow, BPA-free and low birefringence.
Typical Properties
Property
a
Test Method
b
Typical Value, Units
c
General Properties
Specific Gravity
D 792
1.21
Mechanical Properties (ASTM Method)
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ -40°C (-40°F)
D 2457/D 523
100 J/m
@ 23°C (73°F)
D 256
244 J/m
Rockwell Hardness, R Scale
D 785
94
Flexural Modulus
D 790
1705 MPa (2.47 x 10
5
psi)
Tensile Modulus
D 638
1708 MPa (2.48 x 10
5
psi)
Elongation @ Break
D 638
37 %
Elongation @ Yield
D 638
3.9 %
Tensile Strength @ Break
D 638
40 MPa (5802 psi)
Tensile Strength @ Yield
D 638
41 MPa (5947 psi)
Miscellaneous Properties
Mold Shrinkage
f
D 955
0.7 %
Permanence Properties
Water Absorption, 24 h immersion
D 570
2.4 %
Thermal Properties
Vicat Softening Temperature
g
D 1525
111 °C (232 °F)
Deflection Temperature
g
@ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)
D 648
83 °C (181 °F)
@ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)
D 648
91 °C (196 °F)
Typical Processing Conditions
Mold Temperature
85 °C (185 °F)
Injection Molding Temperature
d
220 °C (446 °F)
Drying Time
e
4 hrs
Drying Temperature
e
75 °C (170 °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
With actual measured melt temp not to exceed 260 deg C
e
In a Desiccant Dryer
f
normal
g
Conditioned 4 hours at 70 deg C
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.
7/26/2023 2:08:17 PM