Eastman Embrace Copolyester for Extrusion/Cast Film

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Eastman Embrace Copolyester for Extrusion/Cast Film (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Film; Thermoplastic; Polyester, TP
Material Notes:	Applications: Flexible packaging IV containers Labels to fit high contour containers Shrink packaging Wrap around design Key Attributes: Excellent clarity Excellent printability Good chemical resistance Good gloss and sparkle Greater than 80% ultimate shrinkage High shrink force Shrinks to fit contour bottles Super-high print definition Product Description: Eastman Embrace copolyester is shrink film for dairy, water, juice, liquor, and sports and soft drink beverage packaging. Eastman Embrace copolyester provides excellent clarity, printability, and toughness, enabling marketers to increase shelf visibility, presence, and appeal for their products. With ultimate shrinkage of over 80%, Eastman Embrace copolyester is the ideal label material for marketers looking to differentiate their products in the competitive beverage market. This product has been GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED®. This Product has been CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIEDcm Silver. Information provided by Eastman.
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	1.30 g/cc	0.0470 lb/in³	ASTM D1505
Water Vapor Transmission	7.60 g/m²/day	0.489 g/100 in²/day	ASTM F1249
Oxygen Transmission Rate	23.0 cc/m²/day @Pressure 0.101 MPa, Temperature 30.0 °C	1.48 cc/100 in²/day @Pressure 14.7 psi, Temperature 86.0 °F	68% RH; ASTM F1249
Viscosity Measurement	0.70	0.70	Inherent; EMN-A-AC-G-V-1
Thickness	250 microns	9.84 mil

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Film Elongation at Break, MD	5.0 %	5.0 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	5.0 %	5.0 %	ASTM D882
Tensile Modulus	1.56 GPa	226 ksi	Film T.D.; ASTM D882
	1.57 GPa	228 ksi	Film M.D.; ASTM D882
Tear Strength, Total	7.50 N	1.69 lb (f)	T.D., Elmendorf; ASTM D1922
	7.50 N	1.69 lb (f)	M.D., Elmendorf; ASTM D1922
	61.0 N	13.7 lb (f)	M.D., PPT; ASTM D2582
	66.0 N	14.8 lb (f)	T.D., PPT; ASTM D2582
Tear Strength	61.0 kN/m	348 pli	T.D., Split Tear @ 254 mm/min; ASTM D1938
	61.0 kN/m	348 pli	M.D., Split Tear @ 254 mm/min; ASTM D1938
Dart Drop Test	355 g	0.783 lb	ASTM D1709A
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	53.0 MPa	7690 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	53.0 MPa	7690 psi	ASTM D882

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Vicat Softening Point	74.0 °C	165 °F	ASTM D1525
Glass Transition Temp, Tg	71.0 °C	160 °F	ASTM D1525

Optical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Haze	0.70 %	0.70 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	166 %	166 %	at 60°; ASTM D2457
Transmission, Visible	67 % @Thickness 0.250 mm	67 % @Thickness 0.00984 in	Transparency, Film; ASTM D1746
	89 % @Thickness 0.250 mm	89 % @Thickness 0.00984 in	Regular, Film; ASTM D1003
	92 % @Thickness 0.250 mm	92 % @Thickness 0.00984 in	Total, Film; ASTM D1003

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