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Tool Design: Suggested Vent Depths*

Material Description Vent Depth (inches) Vent Depth (mm)
DN004 Copolyester 0.001–0.0012 0.025–0.30
K2000 Copolyester 0.001–0.0012 0.025–0.30
GN005 Copolyester 0.001–0.0012 0.025–0.30
Tenite 576E Cellulose Acetate
Butyrate		 0.0005–0.001 0.0125–0.025
Tenite 375A Cellulose Acetate
Propionate		 0.0005–0.001 0.0125–0.025
DN101 Copolyester 0.0005–0.001 0.0125–0.025
DA111 Polycarbonate/
Polyester
Melt Blend 		0.0005–0.001 0.0125–0.025
DA105 Polycarbonate/
Copolyester
Melt Blend 		0.0005–0.001 0.0125–0.025
DA107 Polycarbonate/
Copolyester
Melt Blend 		0.0005–0.001 0.0125–0.025
AG215 15% GFR Copolyester 0.0005–0.0015 0.0125–0.0375
AG230 30% GFR Copolyester 0.0005–0.0015 0.0125–0.0375
CG007 30% GFR Copolyester 0.0005–0.0015 0.0125–0.0375
CG907 30% GFR Copolyester 0.0005–0.0015 0.0125–0.0375
* Partial Listing Only; Contact Eastman Representative for vent depths of materials
not shown.
* Refer to "Venting Gas Traps" for additional vent dimensions.