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Eastar™ A150

Generic Family: CopolyesterSupplied by: Eastman Chemical Company
Eastar™ A150 Copolyester is a poly(1,4-cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate/isophthalate). It is produced by reacting terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid with the glycol 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol. Eastar™ A150 is intended primarily for extrusion into film and sheeting for packaging applications. It has excellent hydrolytic stability and good heat stability. Eastar™ A150 copolyester is lawful for use in food contact applications under food additive regulations published at 21 CFR 177.1240 by the Federal Food and Drug Administration. Therefore, it is lawful for use as a packaging material for meat or poultry foods prepared under federal inspection of the U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations at 9 CFR 318.7 and 381.147.

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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Material Status
Commercial: Active
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Africa & Middle East, Europe, Latin America, North America
Uses
Film
Processing Method
Extrusion
Other Properties
Features, Agency Ratings, Forms, Density, Apparent (Bulk) Density, Coefficient of Friction, Film Thickness - Tested, Secant Modulus MD, Secant Modulus TD, Tensile Strength at Yield MD, Tensile Strength at Yield TD, Tensile Strength at Break MD, Tensile Strength at Break TD, Elongation at Yield MD, Elongation at Yield TD, Elongation at Break MD, Elongation at Break TD, Dart Drop Impact, Elmendorf Tear Strength MD, Elmendorf Tear Strength TD, Oxygen Permeability, Water Vapor Transmission Rate, Glass Transition Temperature, Peak Melting Temperature, Specific Heat, Gloss, Light Transmittance, Clarity, Haze, Additional Properties
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