Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Embrace™ Encore copolyester
Chemical Synonym
Copolyester
Applications
Home, garden & automotive packaging
Labels non food contact
Multi-layer film non food contact
Shrink film non food contact
Key Attributes
Customizable shrink curve
Eye-catching 360° graphic capability
Greater than 60% ultimate shrinkage
High toughness
Recognized by the Association for Plastics Recycling to be compatible with the PET recycling process when used in combination with washable inks
Shrinks to fit contour bottles
Sparkling clarity and high gloss
Super-high print definition
Product Description
The world's leading shrink film just got better with the introduction of Eastman Embrace™ Encore to the Eastman Embrace™ family of resins. Embrace™ Encore was designed to produce shrinkable films that are compatible with the PET recycling process while still offering superior shrinkable film performance. Shrinkable film performance is modified by making changes to the extruders manufacturing process. Eastman Embrace™ Encore emulates all visually satisfying attributes expected from the current Eastman Embrace™ such as high gloss and clarity.
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Typical Properties
Property
a
Test Method
b
Typical Value, Units
c
Film Properties (Stretched Film)
Inherent Viscosity
EMN-A-AC-G-V-1
0.68 dL/g
Thickness of Film Tested
50 Microns
Density
D 1505
1.3
Ultimate Shrinkage
@ 95°C
>60 %
Glass Transition Temperature (T
g
)
D 1525
75 °C (169 °F)
Shrink Force
@ 80°C
ISO 14616
10 MPa
Melting Point
D 1525
206 °C
Haze
D 1003
0.8 %
Gloss @ 60°
D 2457
143
Transmittance
D 1003
91.7 %
Clarity
D 1003
99.5 %
Color
a*
D 2244
-0.05
b*
D 2244
0.47
L*
D 2244
95.8
Elongation @ Break
M.D.
D 882
390 % (300 mm/min)
M.D.
D 882
588 % (500 mm/min)
Ring Crush
M.D.
Tappi T822
278 psi
Agglomeration with rPET flake (APR PET-CG-02 target <1%)
Internal
0.27 %
Surface Tension, Harmonic Mean
Dispersive
41.7 dynes/cm
Polar
2.8 dynes/cm
Total
44.5+/-1.3 dynes/cm
Pellet Properties
Inherent Viscosity
EMN-A-AC-G-V-1
0.70 dL/g
Color
a*
D 2244
-2.47
b*
D 2244
2.45
L*
D 2244
58.5
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.
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