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Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Cristal™ Copolyester AN004 Natural


Applications
  • Bottles-color cosmetics pkg
  • Closures-fragrance pkg
  • Color cosmetics packaging
  • Fragrance packaging
  • Personal care & cosmetics packaging
Key Attributes
  • Easy to extrude, cut, print, and seal
  • Effective barrier properties
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Excellent clarity
  • Excellent colorability
  • Good impact strength
  • Good stiffness
  • High gloss appearance
  • Toughness

Product Description
Eastman Cristal™ copolyester AN004 Natural contains a mold release. It has excellent appearance and is nearly water-clear. Its most outstanding features are its chemical resistance and processing capabilities. Exposure to aromatic oils often causes crazing or actual fracture of many polymer resins, but Eastman Cristal™ copolyester AN004 Natural maintains its physical properties when exposed to these oils, and its appearance is virtually unchanged. Easy to process, it flows readily and fills intricate molds. Its processability coupled with its outstanding chemical resistance makes it well suited for thick-wall applications.

This product has been GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED
The GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED mark is a registered certification mark used under license through the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI). GEI is an industry-independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. The GREENGUARD Certification Program is an industry independent, third-party testing program for low-emitting products and materials for indoor environments. For more information about GEI and to obtain printable certificates for Eastman™ copolyesters, visit www.greenguard.org. Choose Eastman Chemical Company under the Manufacturer category and click search to display a list of our products.

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 CertifiedTM Product Standard. The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is a nonprofit organization that administers the publicly available Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM 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

PropertyaTest MethodbTypical Value, Unitsc
General
Specific GravityD 7921.2
Mold Shrinkage 
     Parallel to Flow, 3.2-mm (0.125-in.) thicknessD 9550.002-0.006 mm/mm (0.002-0.006 in./in.)
Mechanical Properties (ISO Method)
Tensile Strength @ YieldISO 52747 MPa
Tensile Strength @ BreakISO 52746 MPa
Elongation @ YieldISO 5274 %
Elongation @ BreakISO 527200 %
Tensile ModulusISO 5271800 MPa
Flexural ModulusISO 1781850 MPa
Flexural StrengthISO 17865 MPa
Izod Impact Strength, Notched 
     @ 23°CISO 1807.8 kJ/m2
     @ -40°CISO 1804.8 kJ/m2
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Stress @ YieldD 63847 MPa (6900 psi)
Tensile Stress @ BreakD 63851 MPa (7400 psi)
Elongation @ YieldD 6385 %
Elongation @ BreakD 638320 %
Flexural ModulusD 7902000 MPa (2.9 x 105 psi)
Flexural Yield StrengthD 79069 MPa (10000 psi)
Rockwell Hardness, R ScaleD 785103
Izod Impact Strength, Notched 
     @ 23°C (73°F)D 25680 J/m (1.5 ft·lbf/in.)
     @ -40°C (-40°F)D 25640 J/m (0.7 ft·lbf/in.)
Impact Strength, Unnotched 
     @ 23°C (73°F)D 4812NB
     @ -40°C (-40°F)D 4812NB
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load 
     @ 23°C (73°F)D 376342 J (31 ft·lbf)
     @ -40°C (-40°F)D 376348 J (35 ft·lbf)
Optical Properties
HazeD 10030.3 %
Regular TransmittanceD 100389 %
Total TransmittanceD 100391 %
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature 
     @ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)D 64873 °C (164 °F)
     @ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)D 64865 °C (149 °F)
Typical Processing Conditions
Drying Temperature 70 °C (160 °F)
Drying Time 3 hrs
Processing Melt Temperature 230-280 °C (450-530 °F)
Mold Temperature 15-30 °C (60-80 °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.


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.


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