Product Data Sheet

Eastar Copolyester AN014, Natural

Application/Uses
  • Compacts
  • Cosmetic jar caps
  • Cosmetic jars
  • Cosmetics/personal care packaging
  • Fragrance caps
  • Fragrance packaging
  • Lipstick containers
Product Description
Eastar AN014 copolyester is a high flow product that contains a mold release. Eastar AN014 flow lengths are increased 20-40% relative to Eastar AN004 as shown by spiral flow testing. Other outstanding features of Eastar are easily maintained such as excellent appearance and clarity, good physical properties, chemical resistance, and easy processing. This high flow product is especially suited for those applications utilizing thin-walled intricate tools. Under existing United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Eastar AN014 may be used in food contact articles which comply with the specifications and conditions of use in 21 CFR 177.1240.

This product has been GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED®.
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Typical Properties
 
 
 
Specific Gravity     D 792  1.19 
Mold Shrinkage     D 955  0.003 mm/mm (0.003 in./in.)
Water Absorption, 24 h immersion     D 570  0.15%
 
Tensile Stress @ Yield     D 638  50 MPa (7200 psi)
Tensile Stress @ Break     D 638  43 MPa (6300 psi)
Elongation @ Yield     D 638  5%
Elongation @ Break     D 638  270%
Flexural Yield Strength     D 790  68 MPa (9800 psi)
Flexural Modulus     D 790  1900 MPa (2.7 )
Rockwell Hardness, R Scale     D 785  107 
Izod Impact Strength, Notched 
  @ 23°C (73°F)
D 256  80 J/m (1.5 ft·lbf/in.)
  @ -40°C (-40°F)
D 256  44 J/m (0.8 ft·lbf/in.)
Impact Strength, Unnotched 
  @ 23°C (73°F)
D 4812  NB 
  @ -40°C (-40°F)
D 4812  NB 
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load 
  @ 23°C (73°F)
D 3763  40 J (30 ft·lbf)
  @ -40°C (-40°F)
D 3763  38 J (28 ft·lbf)
 
Deflection Temperature 
  @ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)
D 648  73°C (163°F)
  @ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)
D 648  66°C (150°F)
Vicat Softening Temperature   @ 1 kg load  D 1525  86°C (186°F)
 
Total Transmittance     D 1003  92%
Haze     D 1003  < 1%
 
Drying Temperature       70°C (160°F)
Drying Time       4 hrs
Processing Melt Temperature       230-280°C (450-530°F)
Mold Temperature       15-30°C (60-80°F)
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.

06-May-2004 8:06:58 AM