Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester FX400

Applications Decorative laminates-metal Decorative laminates-wood Extruding Graphic arts Multi-layer film food contact Multi-layer film non food contact Packaging component films Packaging components non food contact Protective film Transaction cards

Key Attributes Bisphenol-A (BPA) free Clear, high gloss appearance Easy to extrude Excellent heat resistance Good scratch resistance Great for high temperature packaging Great for transaction cards and identification cards Not a material of concern Outstanding chemical resistance PVC alternative Plasticizer free Tremendous toughness

Product Description
Eastman Tritan™ FX400 is a copolyester resin for extruded film applications where enhanced heat resistance and toughness are required. It works great in hot fill packaging for food, transaction and identification cards, and protective laminates. This product is intended for single and repeated use applications.

Packaging brands and film converters prefer Tritan FX400 for its ability to provide a clear, aesthetically pleasing package that stands up to the strenuous requirements for hot filling, while also providing safety that consumers expect. Its great for brands looking to replace materials of concern or differentiate their packaging by transitioning from opaque to clear.

Transaction and identification card producers, brands, and governments alike value Tritan FX400 for its excellent bend strength and chemical resistance, which can provide longer useful life and better security.

Tritan FX400 may be used in various food contact applications under the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.

Typical Properties

Propertya	Test Methodb	Typical Value, Unitsc
General Properties
Specific Gravity	ISO 1183, Method A	1.24 g/cc
	D 792	1.24 g/cc
Rockwell Hardness, D Scale	D 785	113
Mold Shrinkage	D 955	0.004-0.006 mm/mm
Mechanical Properties
Flexural Modulus	ISO 178	1910 MPa
Flexural Strength	ISO 178	73 MPa
Tensile Strength @ Yield	ISO 527	49 MPa
Tensile Strength @ Break	ISO 527	56 MPa
Elongation @ Yield	ISO 527	4.8 %
Elongation @ Break	ISO 527	209 %
Tensile Modulus	ISO 527	2070 MPa
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Total Energy
@ 23°C (73°F)	ISO 6603-2	55 J
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load
@ 23°C (73°F)	ISO 6603-2	33 J
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ 23°C (73°F)	ISO 180	5.9 kJ/m2
@ -40°C (-40°F)	ISO 180	4.9 kJ/m2
Impact Strength, Unnotched
@ 23°C (73°F)	ISO 180	NB
@ -40°C (-40°F)	ISO 180	NB
Flexural Strength	D 790	82 MPa
Flexural Modulus	D 790	2220 MPa
Tensile Stress @ Yield	D 638	52 MPa
Tensile Stress @ Break	D 638	58 MPa
Elongation @ Yield	D 638	4.7 %
Elongation @ Break	D 638	275 %
Tensile Modulus	D 638	2130 MPa
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Total Energy
3.2-mm (0.125-in.) Thick Plaques @ 23°C (73°F)	D 3763	70 J
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load
3.2-mm (0.125-in.) Thick Plaques @ 23°C (73°F)	D 3763	45 J
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Total Energy
3.2-mm (0.125-in.) Thick Plaques @ -40°C (-40°F)	D 3763	85 J
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load
3.2-mm (0.125-in.) Thick Plaques @ -40°C (-40°F)	D 3763	57 J
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ 23°C (73°F)	D 256	90 J/m
@ -40°C (-40°F)	D 256	49 J/m
Izod Impact Strength, UnNotched
@ 23°C (73°F)	D 4812	NB
@ -40°C (-40°F)	D 4812	NB
Optical Properties
Transmittance	D 1003	89 %
Haze	D 1003	<1.0 %
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature
@ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)	ISO 75	94 °C
@ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)	ISO 75	79 °C
@ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)	D 648	96 °C
@ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)	D 648	85 °C
Typical Processing Conditions
Drying Temperatured		85 °C (185 °F)
Drying Timee		4-6 hrs
Processing Melt Temperature		250-298 °C (480-570 °F)
Mold Temperature		38-80 °C (100-176 °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.
^dBased on a 35 kg (78 lb) hopper desiccant dryer. Larger hoppers may require lower temperatures to avoid sticking
^eBased on an 87°C drying temperature and starting moisture level of 5400 ppm or 0.54% with average ambient conditions of 8.3C (47F) and 60% RH. Higher starting moisture levels, lower drying temperatures, and/or higher humidity and higher temperature ambient conditions will require longer drying times to reach moisture levels below 300 ppm or 0.03% as recommended



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.

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