Eastman Tritan™ copolyester — one tough competitor for SAN, SMMA, PC and glass

Eastman Tritan™ copolyester is transforming the housewares industry — one competitor at a time. Here are just a few of the advantages over competitive materials. To learn more, download the latest brochure.

• Comparable impact strength and clarity
• Significantly greater dishwasher durability
• Freedom from concerns related to bisphenol-A (BPA)
• Processing advantages that can save time and energy

High-value advantages over polymers like SAN, SMMA and acrylics

• Longer-lasting impression of quality and clarity
• Greater impact strength
• Greater product durability
• "Softer" feel and less "tinny" acoustics
• Freedom to design thicker features, undercuts and other options

Weigh the advantages over glass (food storage containers, tumblers, stemware, mixing bowls and serving dishes)

• Greater toughness and shatter resistance
• Resistance to thermal shock
• Lower density — less energy used in shipping
• Eliminate in-store breakage issues
• Increase end-user peace of mind — soft-touch material for easier handling
• More innovative and intricate shapes and patterns
• Ease of tinting allows more vibrant color options
• Undercuts not possible with glass processing
• Greater decoration durability
• Sustainability advantages from lower density and less packaging required