Eastman AP006 Eastman Copolyester

Product Description

Eastman AP006 is a tough, clear, durable copolyester ether that combines the strength of plastics, the flexibility of elastomers, and the processability of thermoplastics. Eastman AP006 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 AP006 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 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

Industrial Applications

Living Hinges

Packaging

Plastics Modification

Profiles

Sporting Goods

Tubing

Appearance

Clear/Transparent

Processing Method

Coextrusion

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
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 D1525²
Melting Temperature		°F	ASTM D3418
Peak Crystallization Temperature (DSC)		°F	DSC
CLTE - Flow		in/in/°F	ASTM D696
Specific Heat			DSC
77°F³		Btu/lb/°F
212°F³		Btu/lb/°F
302°F³		Btu/lb/°F
347°F³		Btu/lb/°F
392°F⁴		Btu/lb/°F
437°F⁵		Btu/lb/°F
Thermal Conductivity		Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F	ASTM C177
Heat of Fusion		kJ/kg	ASTM E793
Additional Information	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Inherent Viscosity⁶
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 AP006, Eastman , EastmanAP006, AP 006, AP006, Copolyester, Polyester, 006AP
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Flexibility, Flexible, Good Toughness, Tough, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, High Clarity, Zero Halogen Content, Halogen Free, High Heat Resistance, Good Puncture Resistance, Puncture Resistant, Good Strength, Bondability, Bondable, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Plastics Modification, Plastic Modification, Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector, Living Hinges, Tubing, Tube.

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

²Loading 1 (10 N)

³Solid

⁴Transition

⁵Melt

⁶EMN-A-AC-G-V-1

Eastman AP006

Copolyester

Supplied by Eastman Chemical Company