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Eastar™ Copolyester GN046 is a very high melt strength copolyester targeted for extrusion blow molding applications. Blow molding of large parts (up to several pounds) are possible with this material. This product is certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 51. This product has been GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED The GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED Mark is a registered certification mark used 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 testing program for low-emitting products and materials for 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.
EASTAR™ GN046
Eastar™ Copolyester GN046 is a very high melt strength copolyester targeted for extrusion blow molding applications. Blow molding of large parts (up to several pounds) are possible with this material. This product is certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 51. This product has been GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED The GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED Mark is a registered certification mark used 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 testing program for low-emitting products and materials for 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.
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Product Highlights
- Easy to extrude, cut, print, and seal
- Effective barrier properties
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Excellent clarity
- Excellent colorability
- Good impact strength
- Good stiffness
- High gloss appearance
- Toughness
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- Consumer housewares-NFC
- Multi-layer film food contact
- Personal care & cosmetics packaging
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Mechanical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 28.3 | MPa | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 50.3 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Elongation at Yield | 4 | % | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at Break | 110 | % | ASTM D 638 |
| Elongation at Yield | 4.0 | % | D 638 |
| Elongation at Break | 110.0 | % | D 638 |
| Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy at Max. Load at 23°C | 36 (27) | J (ft·lbf) | D 3763 |
| Flexural Strength | 68.3 | MPa | ASTM D 790 |
| Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy at Max. Load at -40°C | 35 (26) | J (ft·lbf) | D 3763 |
| Flexural Strength | 68 (9900) | mPa (psi) | D 790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 2068 | MPa | ASTM D 790 |
| Impact Strength, Unnotched at 23°C (73°F) | NB | - | D 4812 |
| Flexural Modulus | 2100 (3.0 x 105) | mPa (psi) | D 790 |
| Impact Strength, Unnotched at -40°C (-40°F) | NB | - | D 4812 |
| Izod Impact Strength, Notched at 23°C | 94 (1.8) | j/m (ft·lbf/in.) | D 256 |
| Izod Impact Strength, Notched at -40°C | 53 (1.0) | j/m (ft·lbf/in.) | D 256 |
| Rockwell Hardness, R Scale | 108.0 | - | D 785 |
| Tensile Stress at Break | 28 (4100) | mPa (psi) | D 638 |
| Tensile Stress at Yield | 50 (7300) | mPa (psi) | D 638 |
| Izod Impact notched (1/8 in) | 96.1 | J/m | ASTM D 256 |
| Izod Impact notched, Low-Temperature | 53.4 | J/m | ASTM D 256 |
| Rockwell Hardness | R108 | - | ASTM D 785 |
| Temperature | -40 | °C |
Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Mold Shrinkage (MD) | 0.0035 | mm/mm | ASTM D 955 |
| Density | 1270 | kg/m3 | ASTM D 792 |
Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Mold Shrinkage Parallel to Flow, 3.2-mm (0.125-in.) thickness | 0.002-0.005 (0.002-0.005) | mm/mm (in./in.) | D 955 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.27 | - | D 792 |
Thermal Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.455 MPa (66 psi) | 70 (158) | °C (°F) | D 648 |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi) | 70 | °C | ASTM D 648 |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi) | 61.7 | °C | ASTM D 648 |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.82 MPa (264 psi) | 62 (143) | °C (°F) | D 648 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature at 1 kg load | 83 (181) | °C (°F) | D 1525 |
| Vicat Temperature | 82.8 | °C | ASTM D 1525 |
Optical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Haze | 0.6 | % | ASTM D 1003 |
| Gloss | 152 | - | ASTM D 2457 |
| Gloss at 60° | 152.0 | - | D 2457 |
| Haze | 0.6 | % | D 1003 |
| Regular Transmittance | 87.0 | % | D 1003 |
| Light Transmittance | 90 | % | ASTM D 1003 |
| Total Transmittance | 90.0 | % | D 1003 |
Processing Parameters
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Drying Temperature | 71 (160) | °C (°F) | - |
| Drying Time | 6.0 | hrs | - |
| Mold Temperature | 16-38 (60-100) | °C (°F) | - |
| Processing Melt Temperature | 249-271 (480-520) | °C (°F) | - |
Flame Rating
UL 94 HB
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