Eastman SP 2258 EMAC® Ethylene-Methyl Acrylate Copolymer
Subcategory: Ethylene Methyl Acrylate; Thermoplastic; Polymer
Key Words: Eastman EMAC
Material Notes: 18% Methyl Acrylate Content. Characteristics: Processing Temperature Range: 280-600°F, Less Crystalline and Softer than Polyethylene, Excellent Thermal Stability Allows Extrusion Processing Up to 600°F, Non-Corrosive at Extrusion Temperatures, FDA Clearance for Packaging of Most Foods, Including Aseptic Packaging, Contains a High Level of Slip and Antiblock Additives Applications:Film: Contains a High Level of Slip and Antiblock Additives, Suggested Processing Temperatures: 340°F for Blown Film and 450°F for Cast Film, Low Crystallinity, High Haze, Extremely Good Dart Impact Strength, Low Stiffness and Excellent Heat Seal Response; Coextrusions: Excellent Coextrusion Tie Layer for LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, PP, EVA, EEA, Ionomer, PET, PC, PVCD, and PVC (rigid); Coating and Laminations: Higher Neck-In but Similar Drawdown vs. Polyethylene, Excellent Heat Seal Response at Low Seal Temperatures, Processing Temperature Range: 580-600°F; Can be Drawn to 4 lbs. per Ream, Gas Barrier and Grease Resistance Slightly Less vs. LDPE Data provided by Chevron Chemical. Chevron sold its EMAC® and EBAC® product lines to Eastman Chemical in 1999.
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