Laser+
®
W (L40B)
polyethylene terephthalate resin
DAK Americas
ISO 9001:2008
Product Description
Laser+
®
W (L40B)
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin is a copolymer formulated for conversion to
PET bottles by conventional single or two
Typical Properties
Bi-orientation of Laser+
®
mechanical properties, including superior stress crack resistance. It performs exceptionally well in the
manufacture of water bottles where heat up r
DAK has engineered Laser+
®
viscosity (IV), allowing for
a gentle injection molding process
performance. Laser+
®
W (L40B)
higher blow molding
speeds. A relatively slow crystallization rate enables high injection molding output.
Certification
Laser+
®
W (L40B)
is ideally suited for food packaging applications and is considered in compliance with
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food
polymers.
Sales Specifications
Property
Intrinsic Viscosity
Color L*
Color b*
Acetaldehyde
Moisture Content (as packaged)
Fines (as packaged, +24 Mesh Size)
Chip Size, nominal
Crystallinity
Partical Size, Shape (Flat Cylinder)
Melting Point, nominal
Bulk Density
These values represent the anticipated performance data for these polyester resins and intermediates; they are not intended t
be used as design data. We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. It is offered
helpful suggestion in the experimentation you may care to undertake along these lines. It is subject to revision as addition
knowledge and experience is gained. DAK Resins makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation or liabil
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 huma
applications, see “DAK Medical Caution Statement”.
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 210
223 Wilmington W Chester Pike• Chadds Ford, PA 19317
1-888-738-2002 • fax: 610-558-
7385 • www.dakamericas.com
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin is a copolymer formulated for conversion to
PET bottles by conventional single or two
-stage processing technology.
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 r
ate and temperature profile through the wall are important.
for water bottle use by providing a slightly lower intrinsic
a gentle injection molding process
, and im
offers superior heat absorption and processing control, even at
speeds. A relatively slow crystallization rate enables high injection molding output.
is ideally suited for food packaging applications and is considered in compliance with
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food
Contact Notification (FCN) 000635
Value Unit
> 78 CIE
-3.0 ± 2.0 CIE
1 max ppm
Moisture Content (as packaged)
0.25 max weight %
Fines (as packaged, +24 Mesh Size)
0.10 max weight %
> 45 %
Partical Size, Shape (Flat Cylinder)
3x3x2 mm
242 ºC
54.3 lb / ft³
These values represent the anticipated performance data for these polyester resins and intermediates; they are not intended t
be used as design data. We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. It is offered
helpful suggestion in the experimentation you may care to undertake along these lines. It is subject to revision as addition
knowledge and experience is gained. DAK Resins makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation or liabil
whatsoever in connection with this information. This publication is not a license to operate under, or intended to suggest
CAUTION: Do not use in medical applications involving permanent implantation in the huma
n body. For other medical
applications, see “DAK Medical Caution Statement”.
DAK Americas LLC
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 210
223 Wilmington W Chester Pike• Chadds Ford, PA 19317
7385 • www.dakamericas.com
PDS-L40B Rev 11/11
polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin is a copolymer formulated for conversion to
by injection/stretch blow molding provides optimal barrier and
mechanical properties, including superior stress crack resistance. It performs exceptionally well in the
ate and temperature profile through the wall are important.
for water bottle use by providing a slightly lower intrinsic
offers superior heat absorption and processing control, even at
speeds. A relatively slow crystallization rate enables high injection molding output.
is ideally suited for food packaging applications and is considered in compliance with
Contact Notification (FCN) 000635
, covering PET
These values represent the anticipated performance data for these polyester resins and intermediates; they are not intended t
o
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 addition
al
knowledge and experience is gained. DAK Resins makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation or liabil
ity
whatsoever in connection with this information. This publication is not a license to operate under, or intended to suggest
n body. For other medical
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