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Eastar GN071, Natural

Copolyester

Supplied by Eastman Chemical Company

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Product Description
Eastar GN071 Copolyester is used for injection molding applications. It is sparkling clear, tough, chemical resistant, odor free, versatile, easy to work with and affordable. Cleaning solutions will not turn Eastar GN071 white.

This product has been GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED®.
The GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED® Mark is a registered certification mark used under license through the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI). GEI is an industry-independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. The GREENGUARD Certification Program is an industry independent, third-party testing program for low-emitting products and materials for indoor environments. For more information about GEI and to obtain printable certificates for Eastman Copolyesters, visit www.greenguard.org. Choose Eastman Chemical Company under the Manufacturer category and click search to display a list of our products.

This product has been CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED Silver.
The CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED Mark is a registered certification mark used under license through McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC). MBDC is a global sustainability consulting and product certification firm. The CRADLE TO CRADLE® framework moves beyond the traditional goal of reducing the negative impacts of commerce ('eco-efficiency'), to a new paradigm of increasing its positive impacts ('eco-effectiveness'). At its core, Cradle to Cradle design perceives the safe and productive processes of nature's 'biological metabolism' as a model for developing a 'technical metabolism' flow of industrial materials. Product components can be designed for continuous recovery and reutilization as biological and technical nutrients within these metabolisms. For more information about MBDC and to obtain printable certificates for Eastman Copolyesters, visit www.mbdc.com. Choose Eastman Chemical Company under Company Name in C2C Certified products to display a list of our products.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • Barrier Resin
  • Cleanable
  • Excellent Printability
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Colorability
  • Good Impact Resistance
  • Good Processability
  • Good Stiffness
  • Good Toughness
  • High Clarity
  • High Gloss
  • Low to No Odor
Uses 
  • Cosmetic Packaging
  • Furniture
  • Household Goods
  • Packaging
  • Personal Care
  • Sporting Goods
  • Stationary Supplies
  • Toys
  • Writing Instruments
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (0.126 in)
in/in
 ASTM D955
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
      
--
psi
 ASTM D638
--
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Strength
      
Yield
psi
 ASTM D638
Yield
psi
 ISO 527-2
Break
psi
 ASTM D638
Break
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Elongation
      
Yield
%
 ASTM D638
Yield
%
 ISO 527-2
Break
%
 ASTM D638
Break
%
 ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus
      
--
psi
 ASTM D790
--
psi
 ISO 178
Flexural Strength
      
--
psi
 ASTM D790
--
psi
 ISO 178
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
      
-40°F
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
73°F
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
-40°F
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 180
73°F
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 180
Unnotched Izod Impact
     ASTM D4218
-40°F
 
  
73°F
 
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load
      
66 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ASTM D648, ISO 75-2/B
264 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ASTM D648, ISO 75-2/A
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Transmittance (Total)
%
 ASTM D1003
Haze
%
 ASTM D1003
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Stiffness, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Low Odor, High Gloss, High Clarity, Good Toughness, Tough, Good Impact Resistance, Good Colorability, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Excellent Printability, Printable.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Household Goods, Housewares, Cosmetic Packaging.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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