Eastman Eastar 5445 PCTG Copolyester, Film

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Eastman Eastar 5445 PCTG Copolyester, Film (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyester, TP; Polycyclohexylenedimethylene Terephthalate (PCT); Glycol-Modified PCT (PCTG) Copolyester
Material Notes:	Eastar PCTG 5445 is an amorphous copolyester. Because of its clarity, toughness and good melt strength, Eastar PCTG Copolyester 5445 is useful in a number of applications. It has high gloss and is transparent. It is tough and resistant to stress whitening. It has fast forming cycles and is easy to form. Eastar PCTG Copolyester 5445 is sterilizable by both gamma radiation and ethylene oxide (ETO) methods. Its scrap can be reused. Applications/Uses Bags Credit cards Gaming cards Identification cards Plastic Cards Rigid medical Blister packaging Debit cards Gift cards Phone cards Rapid deployment flood walls Smart cards Key Attributes Excellent clarity Effective barrier properties Excellent colorability Good stiffness Sterilizable with ethylene oxide, electron beam, and gamma rays
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Available Properties

Density, ASTM D1505
Melt Density, ASTM D1238
Water Vapor Transmission, ASTM F372
Oxygen Transmission, ASTM D3985
Carbon Dioxide Transmission, ASTM D1434
Thickness, ASTM D374
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD, ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD, ASTM D882
Tensile Modulus, ASTM D882, TD
Tensile Modulus, ASTM D882, MD
Coefficient of Friction, ASTM D1894
Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD, ASTM D1922
Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD, ASTM D1922
Dart Drop, ASTM D1709, 23°C
Dart Drop, ASTM D1709, at -18°C
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD, ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD, ASTM D882
Specific Heat Capacity, DSC
Specific Heat Capacity, DSC
Specific Heat Capacity, DSC
Specific Heat Capacity, DSC
Specific Heat Capacity, DSC
Thermal Conductivity, ASTM C177
Glass Transition Temp, Tg, ASTM D1525
Refractive Index, ASTM D542, n_D
Haze, ASTM D1003
Gloss, ASTM D2457, at 60°
Transmission, Visible, ASTM D1003, Total Transmittance

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Manufacturer Notes:
Eastman Chemical Company

Category Notes
Plastic

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