Instruction Manual

Laser+
®
C (C60A) Product Information
polyethylene terephthalate resin
DAK Americas LLC
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 210
223 Wilmington W Chester Pike• Chadds Ford, PA 19317
1-888-738-2002 • fax: [phone] • www.dakamericas.com
PDS-C60A Rev 06/11
DAK Americas
ISO 9001:2008
#10004457
Product Description
Laser+
®
C (C60A) is a unique copolymer particularly suited for use in the custom PET container
applications where clarity and neutral color are desired. It is a medium intrinsic viscosity (IV) product
that gives the end user a strong clear bottle and offers excellent processing and consistency.
Typical Properties
Bi-orientation of Laser+
®
C (C60A) by injection/stretch blow molding provides optimal barrier and
mechanical properties, including excellent vacuum performance. It performs well in both single- and
two-stage processes used in the manufacturing of PET containers.
Laser+
®
C (C60A) offers excellent clarity and color, while maintaining good reheat characteristics for
stretch blow molding. In addition, because it is a copolymer resin, it offers reduced crystallization rates
and a wide processing window.
Certification
Laser+
®
C (C60A) is ideally suited for food packaging applications and is considered in compliance with
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Contact Notification (FCN) 000635, covering PET
polymers.
Sales Specifications
Property
Value
Unit
Test Method
Intrinsic Viscosity
0.83
±
0.02
dL/g
DAK-QAR-SOP-0012
Color L* 87 ± 2.0 CIE DAK-QAR-SOP-0011
Color b* -3.0 ± 2.0 CIE DAK-QAR-SOP-0011
Acetaldehyde 2 max ppm DAK-QAR-SOP-0010
Moisture Content (as packaged) 0.25 max weight % DAK-QAR-SOP-0013
Fines (as packaged, +24 Mesh Size) 0.10 max weight % DAK-QAR-SOP-0014
Chip Size, nominal
53
±
5
chips / g
DAK-QAR-SOP-0015
Crystallinity > 45 % DAK-QAR-SOP-0016
Partical Size, Shape (Flat Cylinder) 3x3x2 mm DAK-QAR-SOP-0017
Melting Point, nominal 246 ºC DAK-QAR-SOP-0016
Bulk Density 54.3 lb / ft³ DAK-QAR-SOP-0018
These values represent the anticipated performance data for these polyester resins and intermediates; they are not intended to
be used as design data. We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. It is offered as a possible
helpful suggestion in the experimentation you may care to undertake along these lines. It is subject to revision as additional
knowledge and experience is gained. DAK Resins makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation or liability
whatsoever in connection with this information. This publication is not a license to operate under, or intended to suggest
infringement of, any existing patents.
CAUTION: Do not use in medical applications involving permanent implantation in the human body. For other medical
applications, see “DAK Medical Caution Statement”.