DAK Americas Laser+ W 4000 K42A - Manual

Laser+
®
W 4000 (K42A) Product Information
polyethylene terephthalate resin
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Product Description
Laser+
®
W 4000 (K42A) polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin is a copolymer formulated for
conversion to PET bottles by conventional single or two-stage processing technology.
Typical Properties
Bi-orientation of Laser+ ® W 4000 (K42A) by injection/stretch blow molding provides optimal barrier and
mechanical properties, including superior stress crack resistance. It performs exceptionally well in the
manufacture of water bottles where heat up rate and temperature profile through the wall are important.
Laser+
® W 4000 (K42A) is engineered for water bottle use by providing a slightly lower intrinsic
viscosity (IV), allowing for a gentle injection molding process, and improved acetaldehyde (AA)
performance. Laser+
® W 4000 (K42A) offers superior heat absorption and processing control, even at
higher blow molding speeds. A relatively slow crystallization rate enables high injection molding output.
Certification
Laser+ ® W 4000 (K42A) 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 0.75 ± 0.02 dL/g DAK-QAR-SOP-0012
Color L* 69.3 min CIE DAK-QAR-SOP-0011
Color b* - 4.5 ± 1.4 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) 0.050 max weight % DAK-QAR-SOP-0014
Chip Size, nominal 31 chips / g DAK-QAR-SOP-0015
Crystallinity > 35 % DAK-QAR-SOP-0016
Partical Size, Shape (Spherical) 3.4 mm DAK-QAR-SOP-0017
Melting Point, nominal 244 ºC DAK-QAR-SOP-0016
Bulk Density 52 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 Americas LLC 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”.