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Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Cristal™ Renew EN059-50


Applications
  • Color cosmetics packaging
  • Personal care & cosmetics packaging

Product Description
Eastman Cristal™ EN059-50 copolyester is an Eastman Specialty Plastics product for specific customer accounts only.

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.Eastman Renew polymers have been certified by International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC), a global, independent agency for tracking sustainable content in a variety of industries. Renew polymers are produced with ISCC certified circular content by mass balance allocation.

Renew polymers enable a brand to reduce consumption of fossil feedstock-based plastics, achieve sustainability targets without compromise, and be a fast mover in a growing market for sustainable consumer products.


Typical Properties

PropertyaTest MethodbTypical Value, Unitsc
General Properties
Specific GravityD 7921.33
Mold ShrinkageD 9550.002 mm/mm (0.002 in./in.)
Water Absorption, 24 h immersionD 5700.19 %
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Stress @ YieldD 63858 MPa (8400 psi)
Tensile Stress @ BreakD 63824 MPa (3500 psi)
Elongation @ YieldD 6384 %
Elongation @ BreakD 63890 %
Flexural Yield StrengthD 79078 MPa (11300 psi)
Flexural ModulusD 7902400 MPa (3.5 x 105 psi)
Rockwell Hardness, R ScaleD 785111
Izod Impact Strength, Notched 
     @ 23°C (73°F)D 25656 J/m (1.0 ft·lbf/in.)
     @ -40°C (-40°F)D 25633 J/m (0.6 ft·lbf/in.)
Impact Strength, Unnotched 
     @ 23°C (73°F)D 4812NB
     @ -40°C (-40°F)D 48122446 J/m (46 ft·lbf/in.)
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load 
     @ 23°C (73°F)D 376332 J (24 ft·lbf)
     @ -40°C (-40°F)D 376338 J (28 ft·lbf)
Optical Properties
HazeD 1003<1 %
Total TransmittanceD 100382 %
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature 
     @ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)D 64869 °C (156 °F)
     @ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)D 64863 °C (145 °F)
Vicat Softening Temperature 
     @ 1 kg loadD 152580 °C (176 °F)
Typical Processing Conditions
Drying Temperature 160 °C (320 °F)
Drying Time 4-6 hrs
Processing Melt Temperature 277-293 °C (530-560 °F)
Mold Temperature 16-32 °C (60-90 °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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