PROVISTA Copolymer
Preliminary Data Sheet
Provista copolymer is a resin specifically developed for extrusion into profiles where aesthetics like high clarity and gloss, coupled with design flexibility drive demand.
| Property (a) | Test Method (b) | Value, Units (c) |
| General Properties | ||
| Density | D 792 | 1.27 g/cm3 |
| Mechanical Properties | ||
| Tensile Stress @ Yield | D 638 | 50 MPa (7300 psi) |
| Tensile Stress @ Break | D 638 | 29 MPa (4200 psi) |
| Elongation @ Yield | D 638 | 4% |
| Elongation @ Break | D 638 | 109% |
| Flexural Modulus | D 790 | 2200 MPa (3.2 x 105 psi) |
| Flexural Strength | D 790 | 72 MPa (10400 psi) |
| Rockwell Hardness, R Scale | D 785 | 106 |
| Izod Impact Strength, Notchedd | ||
| @ 23°C (73°F) | D 256 | 94 (9C/1NB) J/m(1.8 (9C/1NB) ft·lbf/in.) |
| @ -40°C (-40°F) | D 256 | 52C J/m (1.0C ft·lbf/in.) |
| Impact Strength, Unnotchede | ||
| @ 23°C (73°F) | D 4812 | NB |
| @ -40°C (-40°F) | D 4812 | NB |
| Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Loadf | ||
| @ 23°C (73°F) | D 3763 | 33 J (24 ft·lbf) |
| @ 0°C (32°F) | D 3763 | 37 J (27 ft·lbf) |
| @ -40°C (-40°F) | D 3763 | 41 J (30 ft·lbf) |
| Thermal Properties | ||
| Deflection Temperature | ||
| @ 0.455 MPa (66 psi) | D 648 | 67°C (153°F) |
| @ 1.82 MPa (264 psi) | D 648 | 62°C (144°F) |
| Vicat Softening Temperature @ 1 kg load | D 1525 | 79°C (174°F) |
| Optical Properties | ||
| Haze | D 1003 | 0.6% |
| Regular Transmittance | D 1003 | 88% |
| Total Transmittance | D 1003 | 90% |
| Gloss @ 60° | D 2457 | 171 |
| Color, b* CIELAB, Illuminant D6500, 10° Observer | D 2244 | 0.61 |
a Unless noted otherwise, all tests are run at 23oC (73oF) and 50% relative humidity.
b Unless noted otherwise, the test method is ASTM.
c Units are in SI or US customary units.
d Testing conducted using 10 standard flex bars with 20 mil notch; C = complete break; NB = nonbreak.
e Nonbreak as defined by ASTM D 4812.
f Testing conducted using 10 standard 4″ x 4″ x0.125″ thick injection molded plaques; 100% ductile break.
Comments
Properties reported here are based on limited testing. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.
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