Eastman Aspira - EB062 - Copolyester Brochure

Product Data SheetEastman Aspira™ Copolyester EB062Application/UsesBeverage packagingBottlesClear handlewareDistilled spirits packagingExtrusion blow moldingFood containersGlass bottle alternativeHousehold packagingJuice packagingLarge liquid containersKey AttributesEasy to extrude, cut, print, and sealEffective barrier propertiesExcellent chemical resistanceExcellent clarityExcellent colorabilityGood impact strengthGood stiffnessHigh gloss appearanceToughnessProduct DescriptionEastman Aspira™ copolyester EB062 is a resin specifically developed for extrusion blownbottles where aesthetics such as high clarity and gloss, coupled with design flexibility, drivedemand. Compared to commonly used materials, Eastman Aspira™ copolyester EB062 runs onmost standard processing equipment. Extremely high melt strength makes the resin anexcellent choice when manufacturing large bottles.Eastman Aspira™ One is cleared for various food contact applications (including contact withmost alcoholic beverages) by FCN No. 1234 as described in the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance Notifications and may be used in fullcompliance with the United States Federal Food and Drug, and Cosmetic Act, provided that it isused within the limitations set forth for FCN 1234.This product has been GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED®. The GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED® Mark is a registered certification markused 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 testingprogram for low-emitting products and materials for indoor environments. For more informationabout GEI and to obtain printable certificates for Eastman™ Copolyesters, visitwww.greenguard.org. Choose Eastman Chemical Company under the Manufacturer categoryand 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 been CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIEDcm Silver.The CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIEDcm Mark is a registered certification mark used under licensethrough McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC). MBDC is a global sustainabilityconsulting and product certification firm. The CRADLE TO CRADLE® framework moves beyondthe traditional goal of reducing the negative impacts of commerce (‘eco-efficiency’), to a newparadigm of increasing its positive impacts (‘eco-effectiveness’). At its core, Cradle to Cradledesign perceives the safe and productive processes of nature’s ‘biological metabolism’ as amodel for developing a ‘technical metabolism’ flow of industrial materials. Product componentscan be designed for continuous recovery and reutilization as biological and technical nutrientswithin these metabolisms. For more information about MBDC and to obtain printablecertificates for Eastman Copolyesters, visit www.mbdc.com. Choose Eastman Chemical Company under Company Name in C2C Certified products to display a list of our products.Typical Properties Propertya TestbMethodTypical Value, Unitsc General PropertiesDensity D 792 1.25 g/cm3Mold Shrinkage D 955 0.3% Mechanical PropertiesTensile Stress @ Yield D 638 47 MPa (6900 psi)Tensile Stress @ Break D 638 48 MPa (7000 psi)Elongation @ Yield D 638 5%Elongation @ Break D 638 300%Tensile Modulus D 638 1900 MPa (2.7 x 105 psi )Flexural Modulus D 790 1900 MPa (2.7 x 105 psi )Flexural Strength D 790 65 MPa (9400 psi)Rockwell Hardness, R Scale D 785 105 Izod Impact Strength, Notched d @ 23°C (73°F) D 256 NB @ -40°C (-40°F) D 256 63C J/m (1.2C ft·lbf/in.)Impact Strength, Unnotched e @ 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 41 J (30 ft·lbf) @ 0°C (32°F) D 3763 41 J (30 ft·lbf) @ -40°C (-40°F) D 3763 39 J (29 ft·lbf) Thermal PropertiesDeflection Temperature @ 0.455 MPa (66 psi) D 648 73°C (163°F) @ 1.82 MPa (264 psi) D 648 63°C (145°F)Vicat Softening Temperature D 1525 85°C (185°F) Optical PropertiesHaze D 1003 1.3%Gloss @ 60° D 2457 143 Regular Transmittance D 1003 87%Total Transmittance D 1003 91% Color L* D 2244 95.0 a* D 2244 -0.2 b* D 2244 0.6 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.d C = Complete Break; Nonbreak as defined by ASTM D 256.e Nonbreak as defined by ASTM D 4812.CommentsProperties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation thatthe 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 anyproduct, method, or apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own determination of its suitability andcompleteness for your own use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of youremployees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability of fitness of anyproduct, and nothing herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.28-Apr-2011 2:14:56 PM