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Technical Data Sheet
Eastman Spectar™ Renew copolyester 14471-15


Applications
  • Building materials
  • Displays/in-store fixtures
  • Indoor signs
  • Lighting
  • Point-of-purchase
  • Shelving solutions-retail
  • Skylights
  • Thermoformed sheet
  • Visual merchandising
  • Walls
Key Attributes
  • Acrylic alternative (PMMA alternative)
  • BPA free
  • Easily formed and shaped
  • Free of materials of concern
  • Glasslike clarity
  • Naturally smooth edges
  • Passes NFP 286 flammability test
  • Polycarbonate alternative (PC alternative)
  • Resilient to most commercial disinfectants and cleaning agents
  • Scratches can be easily removed with a common heat gun
  • Shatter resistant

Product Description
Eastman Spectar™ Renew 14471-15 copolyester is a sparkling, clear plastic material that is increasingly popular for protective barriers used to limit the spread of viruses like COVID-19, including sneeze guards. For these applications, Spectar™ Renew 14471-15 is a proven alternative to polycarbonate and acrylic.

Eastman Spectar™ Renew 14471-15 copolyester is BPA free, environmentally friendly, fire and shatter resistant, long lasting, and resistant to common commercial cleaning agents. It can be found in a variety of end applications around the world, like point-of-purchase displays; separation barriers; signs; light fixtures at retailers, schools, hospitals, and office buildings; and sneeze guards.

This product has been GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED®.GREENGUARD Certification recognizes Eastman for manufacturing products with low chemical and particle emissions for better 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 is certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 51 for Food Equipment Materials.

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

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
Electrical Properties
Dielectric Strength, Short Time, 500 V/sec rate-of-riseD 14916.1 kV/mm (410 V/mil)
Surface ResistivityD 2571016 ohms/square
Volume ResistivityD 2571015 ohms/square
Arc ResistanceD 495158 sec
Dissipation Factor 
     1 MHzD 1500.02
     1 kHzD 1500.005
Dielectric Constant 
     1 MHzD 1502.4
     1 kHzD 1502.6
General Properties
DensityD 15051.27 g/cm3
Water Absorption, 24 h immersionISO 620.2 %
DensityISO 11831270 kg/m3
Thickness of Sheet TestedD 3743 mm
Water Absorption, 24 h immersionD 5700.2 %
Mechanical Properties
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load 
     @ -30°CISO 6603-274 J
     @ -20°CISO 6603-273 J
     @ -10°CISO 6603-270 J
     @ 0°CISO 6603-261 J
     @ 23°CISO 6603-259 J
Charpy Impact Strength, Unnotched 
     @ -40°CISO 179NB
     @ 0°CISO 179NB
     @ 23°CISO 179NB
Charpy Impact Strength, Notched 
     @ 0°CISO 1796.1 kg/m3
     @ -30°CISO 1794.4 kJ/m2
     @ 23°CISO 17910 kJ/m2
Izod Impact Strength, Notched 
     @ -30°CISO 1804.4 kJ/m2
     @ 0°CISO 1806.1 kJ/m2
     @ 23°CISO 18011.5 kJ/m2
Flexural StrengthISO 17869 MPa
Flexural ModulusISO 1782100 MPa
Tensile ModulusISO 5272200 MPa
Elongation @ BreakISO 52740 %
Elongation @ YieldISO 5274.7 %
Tensile Strength @ BreakISO 7526 MPa
Tensile Strength @ YieldISO 52753 MPa
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load 
     @ -30°C (-22°F)D 376347 J (34 ft·lbf)
     @ -20°C (-4°F)D 376343 J (32 ft·lbf)
     @ -10°C (14°F)D 376342 J (31 ft·lbf)
     @ 0°C (32°F)D 376340 J (30 ft·lbf)
     @ 23°C (73°F)D 376333 J (24 ft·lbf)
Tensile ModulusD 6382200 MPa (3.2 x 105 psi)
Tensile Stress @ YieldD 63853 MPa (7700 psi)
Tensile Stress @ BreakD 63826 MPa (3800 psi)
Elongation @ YieldD 6384.8 %
Elongation @ BreakD 63850 %
Flexural ModulusD 79077 MPa (11200 psi)
Rockwell Hardness, R ScaleD 785115
Izod Impact Strength, Notched 
     @ 0°C (32°F)D 25666 J/m (1.2 ft·lbf/in.)
     @ 23°C (73°F)D 25688 J/m (1.7 ft·lbf/in.)
     @ -30°C (-22°F)D 25639 J/m (0.7 ft·lbf/in.)
Impact Strength, Unnotched 
     @ 0°C (32°F)D 4812NB
     @ 23°C (73°F)D 4812NB
     @ -30°C (-22°F)D 4812NB
Optical Properties
Refractive Index, nDD 5421.57
Yellowness Index 
     CIELAB, Illuminant D6500, 10° ObserverD 1925<1.5
Color, b* 
     CIELAB, Illuminant D6500, 10° ObserverE 308<1
Gloss @ 60°D 523159
Total TransmittanceD 100391 %
Regular TransmittanceD 100389 %
HazeD 1003<1 %
Thermal Properties
Flammability/Great BritainBS 476 - Part 71Y
Flammability/GermanyDIN 4102 - Part 1B1
Flammability/FranceNFP 92-501M2
UL Flammability ClassificationUL 9494V2
Vicat Softening Temperature 
     @ 5 kg loadISO 30678 °C
     @ 1 kg loadISO 30683 °C
Deflection Temperature 
     @ 0.45 MPaISO 7572 °C
     @ 1.80 MPaISO 7568 °C
Oxygen IndexD 286326 %
Coefficient of thermal expansionD 6967 (x10-5/°C) (4 (x10-5/°F))
Vicat Softening TemperatureD 152583 °C (181 °F)
Deflection Temperature 
     @ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)D 64874 °C (164 °F)
     @ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)D 64870 °C (181 °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.


Technical Disclaimer
Eastman makes no representation and disclaims any warranty that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.  Values as well as the performance of the final molded article may be affected by various factors such as the part design, mold design or tooling,  drying, processing conditions as well as coloring or pigmentation of the product. No warranty of merchantability or fitness for use is made, and nothing herein waives any of the Seller''''s conditions of sale. You must make your own determination of the suitability of this product in your specific application due to the many factors (e.g. design, processing and conditions of use) that affect the performance of the final molded article.  Suitability of use should be evaluated with appropriate testing and analysis. The processing melt temperature and mold temperature refer to the actual resin melt temperature and actual mold surface temperature respectively. Consider overall resin residence time, part shot size utilization and part geometry to set appropriate processing melt temperature and mold temperature in order to minimize IV loss and maximize molded part performance.

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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