Eastman Tritan™ copolyester—one tough competitor for SAN, SMMA, PC, and glass
Tritan is transforming the housewares industry—one competitor at a time. Tritan has many advantages over competitive materials.
The go-to alternative to PC
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 with soft-touch material for easier handling.
- More innovative and intricate shapes and patterns
- Ease of tinting, which allows more vibrant color options
- Undercuts not possible with glass processing
- Greater decoration durability
- Sustainability advantages from lower density and less packaging required