Advantages

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

Eastman Tritan™ copolyester is transforming the commercial housewares industry—one competitor at a time. Here are some of Tritan’s advantages over competitive materials:

Redefining toughness

Impact strength and shatter resistance
No cracking or crazing in commercial dishwashers
Significantly less chipping and breaking (than SAN and MS)
Greater scratch resistance, which significantly extends useful life and beauty

Design flexibility and processability

Design flexibility, which encourages innovation
Glass-like clarity with less weight
Vibrant colors and tintability
Fast throughout, which means no annealing

Advanced sustainability-while controlling costs

Longer life can reduce replacement cost and waste
Favorable life cycle assessment (LCA)
BPA free
Reduces energy costs by eliminating annealing