Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Cristal™ Renew copolyester GN071-50
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
Effective barrier properties
General purpose for IM, ISBM, EBM
Good chemical resistance
Good clarity
Good colorability
Good impact strength
Good stiffness
High gloss appearance
Toughness
Product Description
Eastman Cristal™ Renew GN071-50 copolyester is recommended for a variety of applications including thick-walled containers that are prevalent in the cosmetics and personal care markets. This copolyester offers the benefits of glass such as high clarity, brightness, and good color. Other outstanding features of Eastman Cristal™ Renew GN071-50 copolyester are good chemical resistance, high gloss, and improvements in processing such as faster cycle times, and ease of processing.
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
Property
a
Test Method
b
Typical Value, Units
c
General Properties
Specific Gravity
D 792
1.27
Mold Shrinkage
Parallel to Flow, 3.2-mm (0.125-in.) thickness
D 955
0.002-0.005 mm/mm (0.002-0.005 in./in.)
Mechanical Properties (ISO Method)
Tensile Strength @ Yield
ISO 527
48 MPa
Tensile Strength @ Break
ISO 527
29 MPa
Elongation @ Yield
ISO 527
4 %
Elongation @ Break
ISO 527
200 %
Tensile Modulus
ISO 527
2000 MPa
Flexural Modulus
ISO 178
2100 MPa
Flexural Strength
ISO 178
67 MPa
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ 23°C
ISO 180
9.4 kJ/m
2
@ -40°C
ISO 180
4.4 kJ/m
2
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Stress @ Break
D 638
30 MPa (4300 psi)
Tensile Stress @ Yield
D 638
50 MPa (7200 psi)
Elongation @ Break
D 638
180 %
Elongation @ Yield
D 638
4.4 %
Tensile Modulus
D 638
2030 MPa (2.9 x 10
5
psi)
Flexural Strength
D 790
68 MPa (9800 psi)
Flexural Modulus
D 790
2060 MPa (3.0 x 10
5
psi)
Rockwell Hardness, R Scale
D 785
108
Izod Impact Strength, Notched
@ 23°C (73°F)
D 256
105 J/m (1.9 ft·lbf/in.)
@ -40°C (-40°F)
D 256
40 J/m (0.7 ft·lbf/in.)
Impact Strength, Unnotched
@ 23°C (73°F)
D 4812
-NB
@ -40°C (-40°F)
D 4812
-NB
Optical Properties
Haze
D 1003
0.2 %
Total Transmittance
D 1003
90 %
Thermal Properties (ISO Method)
Deflection Temperature
@ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)
ISO 75
70 °C
@ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)
ISO 75
62 °C
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature
@ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)
D 648
70 °C (158 °F)
@ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)
D 648
62 °C (143 °F)
Typical Processing Conditions
Drying Temperature
63 °C (145 °F)
Drying Time
6-8 hrs
Processing Melt Temperature
249-271 °C (480-520 °F)
Mold Temperature
16-38 °C (60-100 °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 based on limited testing. 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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