| DURASTAR® DS2010 (PCTG) (POLYCYCLOHEXYLENE DIMETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, ACID) | ||
| DURASTAR® DS2010 (PCTG) | ||
| Eastman Chemical Company - Polycyclohexylene Dimethylene Terephthalate, Acid | ||
| Durastar® has an excellent appearance and is nearly water-clear. Its most outstanding features are toughness, dimensional stability and chemical resistance. Exposure to aromatic oils often causes crazing or actual fracture of many polymer resins, but DS2010 maintains its physical properties when exposed to these oils, and its appearance is virtually unchanged. Durastar® is nearly clear in its natural color. | ||
| APPLICATIONS | ||
| Thick-walled Parts - Writing Instuments - Sporting Goods - Toys - Appliances | ||
| FEATURES | ||
| •High
Clarity
•Good Chemical Resistance •Good Processability •Good Flow •Food Contact Acceptable •Good Toughness •Good Mold Release •Pleasing Surface Appearance |
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| Approvals | •FDA 21 CFR 177.1240 1 •NSF 51 | |
| Properties 2 | ||
| Physical | Nominal Values (English) | Test Method |
| Density - Specific Gravity | 1.20 sp gr 23/23°C | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrink, Linear - Flow (0.125 in) | 0.0020 to 0.0060 in/in | ASTM D955 |
| Mechanical | Nominal Values (English) | Test Method |
| Tensile Strength @ Yield (73°F) | 6,700 psi | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strength @ Break (73°F) | 7,700 psi | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Elongation @ Yield (73°F) | 5.0 % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Elongation @ Break (73°F) | 310 % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus (73°F) | 275,000 psi | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Strength @ Yield (73°F) | 9,700 psi | ASTM D790 |
| Impact | Nominal Values (English) | Test Method |
| Notched izod Impact (-40°F) | 1.10 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Notched izod Impact (73°F) | 7.00 ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Unnotched Izod Impact (-40°F) | No Break ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Unnotched Izod Impact (73°F) | No Break ft-lb/in | ASTM D256 |
| Instrumented Dart Impact (-40°F) | Peak Energy: 420 in-lb | ASTM D3763 |
| Instrumented Dart Impact (73°F) | Peak Energy: 396 in-lb | ASTM D3763 |
| Hardness | Nominal Values (English) | Test Method |
| Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale) | 105 | ASTM D785 |
| Thermal | Nominal Values (English) | Test Method |
| DTUL @264psi - Unannealed | 149 °F | ASTM D648 |
| DTUL @66psi - Unannealed | 164 °F | ASTM D648 |
| Optical | Nominal Values (English) | Test Method |
| Transmittance | 91.0 % | ASTM D1003 |
| Haze | 0.30 % | ASTM D1003 |
| Additional Properties | ||
| The values listed as Unnotched Izod Impact, ASTM D256, were tested in accordance with ASTM D4812. | ||
| Regular Transmittance, ASTM D1003: 89% | ||
| Total Transmittance, ASTM D1003: 91% | ||
| Notes | ||
| 1 When used unmodified for the manufacture of food contact articles, Durastar® DS2010 will comply with Food Additive Regulations FDA 21 CFR17701240 under the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Such uses are subject to good manufacturing practices and any other limitations which are part of the statute or regulations. These should be consulted for complete details. | ||
| 2 Typical properties; not to be construed as specifications. | ||