Product Overview
Eastman Tritan™ HM1040 copolyester is a glass-reinforced version of Tritan (amorphous copolyester) that provides increased modulus and strength versus unreinforced versions. Tritan HM1040 contains 20% glass fiber as well as a mold release agent derived from vegetable based sources. Its most outstanding features are excellent chemical resistance, toughness, heat resistance, contact clarity, ease of processing, hydrolytic stability, and increased modulus or stiffness. Copolyester Combined with Tritan™ copolyester’s outstanding chemical resistance and hydrolytic stability, these features give molded products improved modulus and strength in applications that are exposed to certain chemicals, aggressive cleaners, and disinfectants. Contact clarity is also advantageous for secondary operations such as laser welding.ApplicationsAppliances (food contact)Consumer housewares - food contact (fc)Consumer housewares-NFCSmall appliances non-food contactKey attributesContact clarityEase of processingExcellent hydrolytic stabilityGood chemical resistanceGood heat resistanceGood toughnessIncreased modulus or stiffnessResourcesEastman Tritan Product SafetyEastman polymers, processing and mold design guidelinesFacts about Eastman TritanThe right plastic. Now. Specialty polymers and compounds for demanding markets. Eastman Chemical Eastman Chemical Polymers and Resins,Copolymers,Polyesters Consumer goods,Electrical and Electronics
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