Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Cristal™ EN059
Applications
Bottles-color cosmetics pkg
Bottles-fragrance pkg
Bottles-skin care pkg
Closures-fragrance pkg
Color cosmetics packaging
Deodorant containers
Fragrance packaging
Jars-skin care pkg
Personal care & cosmetics packaging
Personal care bottles
Personal care packaging
Skin care packaging
Speciality containers-color cosmetics pk
Key Attributes
Excellent Processing for thin parts
Good chemical resistance
Recyclable with the PET stream
Suitable replacement for ABS
Transparency
Product Description
Eastman Cristal™ EN059 is a copolyester designed to be fully compatible with the PET recycling stream. Thus, it enables brand owners to achieve recyclable cosmetics packaging that is tough and exhibits good chemical resistance. It is suitable for molding thin-walled transparent containers or parts (up to 4mm thickness), while maintaining clarity and color.
Eastman Cristal™ EN059 meets the definition of resin identification code #1 (RIC1) as defined by the California Assembly Bill (#906) and by ASTM D7611. Other end-product attributes, including but not limited to size, color, auxiliary components, and availability of collection, may also impact recyclability. EN059 has been successful as an ABS alternative in thin parts.
Typical Properties
Property
a
Test Method
b
Typical Value, Units
c
General Properties
Specific Gravity
D 792
1.33
Mold Shrinkage
D 955
0.002 mm/mm (0.002 in./in.)
Water Absorption, 24 h immersion
D 570
0.19 %
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Stress @ Yield
D 638
58 MPa (8400 psi)
Tensile Stress @ Break
D 638
24 MPa (3500 psi)
Elongation @ Yield
D 638
4 %
Elongation @ Break
D 638
90 %
Flexural Yield Strength
D 790
78 MPa (11300 psi)
Flexural Modulus
D 790
2400 MPa (3.5 x 10
5
psi)
Rockwell Hardness, R Scale
D 785
111
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ 23°C (73°F)
D 256
56 J/m (1.0 ft·lbf/in.)
@ -40°C (-40°F)
D 256
33 J/m (0.6 ft·lbf/in.)
Impact Strength, Unnotched
@ 23°C (73°F)
D 4812
NB
@ -40°C (-40°F)
D 4812
2446 J/m (46 ft·lbf/in.)
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load
@ 23°C (73°F)
D 3763
32 J (24 ft·lbf)
@ -40°C (-40°F)
D 3763
38 J (28 ft·lbf)
Optical Properties
Haze
D 1003
<1 %
Total Transmittance
D 1003
82 %
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature
@ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)
D 648
69 °C (156 °F)
@ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)
D 648
63 °C (145 °F)
Vicat Softening Temperature
@ 1 kg load
D 1525
80 °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)
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.
8/24/2023 3:00:00 PM