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Eastman AP005

Copolyester

Supplied by Eastman Chemical Company

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Product Description
Eastman AP005 is a tough, clear, durable copolyester ether that combines the strength of plastics, the flexibility of elastomers, and the processability of thermoplastics. Eastman AP005 can be used in injection molding and film or tubing extrusion applications or in any application that demands strength, durability, chemical resistance, and puncture resistance in harsh environments. This copolyester combines toughness, clarity, high temperature resistance and flexibility without the addition of plasticizers. Eastman AP005 is considered environmentaly preferred because of its non-halogenated material composition. Its broad compatibility with other polymers such as styrenic block copolymers makes it an excellant choice for both alloys and as additives/modifiers to improve performance properties.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • Bondability
  • Durable
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Flexibility
  • Good Processability
  • Good Strength
  • Good Toughness
  • Halogen Free
  • High Clarity
  • High Heat Resistance
  • Oil Resistant
  • Puncture Resistant
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Film
  • Furniture
  • Living Hinges
  • Packaging
  • Plastics Modification
  • Profiles
  • Sporting Goods
  • Tubing
Appearance 
  • Clear/Transparent
Processing Method 
  • Coextrusion
  • Extrusion
  • Film Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  • Profile Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D638
Yield
psi
  
Break
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ASTM D638
Yield
%
  
Break
%
  
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Coefficient of Friction
 
 ASTM D1894
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Film Thickness - Tested
mil
  
Secant Modulus
     ASTM D882
Tangent, MD: 5.1 mil
psi
  
Tangent, TD: 5.1 mil
psi
  
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D882
MD: Yield, 5.1 mil
psi
  
TD: Yield, 5.1 mil
psi
  
MD: Break, 5.1 mil
psi
  
TD: Break, 5.1 mil
psi
  
Tensile Elongation
     ASTM D882
MD: Yield, 5.1 mil
%
  
TD: Yield, 5.1 mil
%
  
MD: Break, 5.1 mil
%
  
TD: Break, 5.1 mil
%
  
Water Vapor Transmission Rate (5.1 mil)
g/100 in²/24 hr
 ASTM F372
Oxygen Permeability (86°F, 5.1 mil)
cm³/m²/atm/24 hr
 ASTM D1434
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Clash-Berg Modulus
     ASTM D1043
-94°F
psi
  
-18°F
psi
  
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (-40°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness
     ASTM D2240
Shore A
 
  
Shore D
 
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ASTM D746
Glass Transition Temperature (DSC)
°F
 DSC
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525 2
Melting Temperature
°F
 ASTM D3418
Peak Crystallization Temperature (DSC)
°F
 ASTM D3418
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM D696
Specific Heat
     DSC
77°F 3
Btu/lb/°F
  
212°F 3
Btu/lb/°F
  
302°F 3
Btu/lb/°F
  
347°F 3
Btu/lb/°F
  
392°F 4
Btu/lb/°F
  
437°F 5
Btu/lb/°F
  
Thermal Conductivity
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
 ASTM C177
Heat of Fusion
kJ/kg
 ASTM E793
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gloss (45°, 5.12 mil)
 
 ASTM D2457
Refractive Index
 
 ASTM D542
Transmittance
     ASTM D1003
Total, 5.12 mil
%
  
Regular, 5.12 mil
%
  
Haze (5.12 mil)
%
 ASTM D1003
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Inherent Viscosity 6
 
  
Tear Strength
N
 ASTM D1004
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Eastman AP005, Eastman , EastmanAP005, AP 005, AP005, Copolyester, Polyester, 005AP
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Toughness, Tough, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Good Puncture Resistance, Puncture Resistant, Good Strength, High Clarity, Zero Halogen Content, Halogen Free, High Heat Resistance, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Bondability, Bondable, Good Flexibility, Flexible.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Tubing, Tube, Plastics Modification, Plastic Modification, Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector, Living Hinges.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Loading 1 (10 N)
3Solid
4Transition
5Melt
6EMN-A-AC-G-V-1
 
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