Eastman
SustainabilityNews CenterInvestorsCareersWorldWideCustomer Center
Property Comparisons

Comparison of Medical-Grade Polymers

Material
Desired Property
Higher Heat
Resistance
Toughness
Lipid
Resistance
Solvent
Bonding
Faster Injection
Molding Cycles
Comments
Eastman Tritan™ copolyesters Good
 Best Good Good Best Superior Clarity after Sterilization
BPA-Free
Hydrolytic Stability
DuraStar™ polymers* Average Fair Best Best Average BPA-Free
Eastar™ copolyester*  Fair Best Good Best Fair Superior Clarity after Sterilization
BPA-Free
Tenite™ cellulosic resins* Average Good Best Best Best BPA-Free
Polycarbonate1 Best Best Average Average Best PC typically requires annealing at faster mold cycles to improve chemical resistance.
Impact modified acrylic2 Good Poor Average Good Good
BPA-Free

 Best    Good    Average    Fair   Poor Poor 1PC represents general medical-grade PC Makrolon® 2458.
2Toughened acrylic represents general medical-grade acrylic Cyrolite® GS-90.
 
*To view product information for Eastman DuraStar™, Eastar™ and Tenite™ product brand families, visit our Medical Market Product Selector.
Legal InfoPrivacy PolicySite IndexContact UsCopyright 2009 Eastman Chemical Company. All rights reserved.