Comparison of Eastman Tritan™ TX1001, TX1501HF and TX2001

Tritain is a copolyester producted by Eastman. Its unique combination of clarity, durability, hydrolytic stability, and heat and chemical resistance makes Tritan ideal for many applications, including:

Food contact applications

• Commercial food utensils

• Sports water bottle

• Household electrical appliances

• Baby care

• Water filtration

Non-food contact applications

• Household appliance

• Entertainment and security products

• Optical applications

• Oral care

• Tool

• In-mold decoration

TX1001, TX1501HF and TX2001 are three most popular grades of Tritan for durable goods. All three grades exhibit excellent clarity, durability, hydrolytic stability, and good heat and chemical resistance. Besides, Tritan TX1001 and Tritan TX2001 have a mold release derived from vegetable-based sources.

Compared with TX1001,

TX2001 has lower density, better heat resistance (heat deflection temperature of 109°C), better mechanical properties and light transmittance, but slightly worse impact performance, and is very suitable for thick-walled parts.

Tritan TX1501HF shows worse heat resistant (heat deflection temperature of 94°C) but provides viscosity reductions of 40%–50% relative to TX1001 and is well suited for long flow length, in-mold decoration, and in-mold labeling.

Estman Tritan™ Copolyester properties