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Rigid medical packaging

Trusted materials and expertise

For over 40 years, Eastman has been a trusted partner in rigid medical packaging (RMP). We provide the materials and expertise required to create advanced, protective rigid medical packaging. Our copolyesters protect patients and devices alike by maintaining a sterile environment and offering exceptional impact resistance.

To accommodate the diverse equipment required to treat patients, Eastman offers a selection of copolyesters designed to meet different packaging needs, including Eastar™ 6763 copolyester, Eastman Tritan™ MP100 copolyester and Eastman Eastalite™ copolyester.

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Eastar 6763 copolyester

In the high-stakes environment of the medical operating room, Eastar 6763 copolyester is a rigid medical packaging material that allows you to protect what matters most and safeguard patient safety. Trusted in rigid medical device packaging, Eastar 6763 protects the devices that healthcare professionals depend on. It is specifically designed for sterile medical applications and offers a variety of benefits, including:

  • Protects patient safety by maintaining sterility and integrity of surgical devices and implants
  • Product stability after sterilization to maintain primary packaging performance throughout the product life cycle
  • A trusted legacy with over 40 years of use in hospitals and operating rooms worldwide
  • Superior durability and device protection compared to APET
  • Optical clarity for easy visual inspection and quality assurance

Address environmental concerns

Eastar 6763 continues to be the trusted solution in rigid medical packaging. It satisfies today’s changing environmental concerns while also maintaining its proven quality. Our copolyester is:

  • GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®
  • Shown to provide an effective microbial barrier as defined by ISO 11607, Part 1: Section 5.2, 5.2.2 and Annex C
  • Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Bronze, with recognition at the Gold level for Material Reutilization, Water Stewardship, and Social Fairness and at the Platinum level for Material Health.

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Tritan MP100 copolyester

Tritan MP100 offers similar advantages to Eastar 6763 with improved post-sterilization clarity and color, along with higher heat resistance and enhanced toughness for certain rigid medical packaging. Tritan MP100 features:

  • Enhanced toughness 
  • Higher heat resistance for elevated sterilization temperatures
  • Accelerated aging protocols for quicker shelf-life validation 
  • Superior impact performance, even at cold temperatures 
  • A slower aging process for greater confidence
  • A powerful microbial barrier in packaging
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Eastalite copolyester

Engineered to be an alternative to high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), Eastalite is a safe and sustainable choice for medical packaging. This foamed copolyester resin minimizes particulate generation during sheet extrusion and cutting, saving processing and inspection time while reducing waste and costs. Eastalite also provides:

  • Greater impact strength than HIPS after sterilization
  • Lightweighting and more design freedom
  • A styrene-free alternative with no butadiene, BPA, PVC, halogens or phthalates
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