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Eastman Tritan Renew HM1020-50 copolyester

Applications

  • Consumer housewares-NFC
  • Small appliances non-food contact

Key attributes

  • Contact clarity
  • Ease of processing
  • Excellent hydrolytic stability
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Good heat resistance
  • Good toughness
  • Increased modulus or stiffness

Product description

Eastman Tritan™ Renew HM1020-50 copolyester is a glass-reinforced version of Tritan (amorphous copolyester) that provides increased modulus and strength versus unreinforced versions. Tritan Renew HM1020-50 contains 10% 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. Combined with Tritan Renew 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. Eastman Tritan™ Renew HM1020-50 copolyester is certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN Standard 61 – Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects.</br></br>Eastman Renew polymers have been certified by International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC), a global, independent agency for tracking sustainable content in a variety of industries. Renew polymers are produced with ISCC certified circular content by mass balance allocation.</br></br>Renew polymers enable a brand to reduce consumption of fossil feedstock-based plastics, achieve sustainability targets without compromise, and be a fast mover in a growing market for sustainable consumer products.

Product availability

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If applicable, authorized distributors are in the regions listed below, with more details provided in the “Authorized distributors” section.

  • Asia Pacific

  • Europe, Middle East & Africa

Authorized distributors

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