The Premium Experience in Plastic Drinkware Featuring

The Premium Experience in Plastic Drinkware
Featuring:
INTRODUCING INFINIUM™
Infinium premium Tritan™ plastic
drinkware retains its beauty and
durability longer than Acrylic, SAN or
Polycarbonate, it is the perfect choice
for foodservice venues such as:
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Poolside
Cruise ships
Outdoor dining
Nightclubs
INFINIUM - A COMPLETE LINE OF DRINKWARE
Made of 100% BPA-free
Tritan copolyester,
Infinium mimics the
clarity of glass and is
virtually unbreakable
INFINIUM
Infinium is produced using Tritan™ material from Eastman
Chemical
 Tritan material was introduced to the market in 2007.
 It is manufactured by Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport,
Tennessee.
 Libbey® and Eastman worked together to specify Tritan in
Libbey’s new premium plastic drinkware line.
 Tritan is BPA-free, BPS-free, and EA-free.
COMPETITOR MATERIALS - SAN
SAN is commonly used in restaurant drinkware and
barware.
SAN is reasonably clear and dishwasher resistant.
SAN drinkware is not resistant to impact such as
dropping from a server’s tray.
Tritan is superior to SAN due to:
 Clarity
 Quality and durability
 Toughness
 Foodstuff compatibility
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMPETITOR MATERIALS - POLYCARBONATE
Polycarbonate is often used in beverageware and barware.
It is generally clear, durable, and high-heat resistant. It is also under
regulatory scrutiny due to bisphenol-A (BPA).
Tritan is superior to polycarbonate due to:
 Clarity
 Dishwasher durability
 Foodstuff and detergent compatibility
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
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INFINIUM MATERIAL: TRITAN
Tritan exceeds the competition in toughness and reliability
 Resists drops, rough handling, and accidents in the foodservice
environment
 Less breakage
 Lower replacement costs for your customers
 Greater customer satisfaction
 Reduced liability concerns
Longer-lasting, higher quality product vs. SAN, PC, tABS,
MS, or acrylic
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
INFINIUM TOP FEATURES
100% BPA-free, BPS-free, EA-free
Tough: Impact and shatter-resistant
 Drop Test: Outperformed SAN & Polycarbonate
Dishwasher durable: Not just dishwasher safe, but will stay clear and
tough even after hundreds of cycles
 Resistant to cracking or crazing
 Dishwasher Test: Outperformed SAN & Polycarbonate
Odor, taste, and stain resistant: Resistant to taste, staining,
and odor retention
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
INFINIUM TOP FEATURES
Odor, taste, and stain resistant: Resistant to taste, staining, odor retention
Temperature resistant: Can contain hot liquids at temperatures up to the
boiling point and are freezer safe
Foodstuff and detergent compatibility: Resistance to staining, resistance
to chemical attack from food or cleaners
Designed for Foodservice
 Tumblers designed to stack without sticking together, reducing storage space
 Tumbler bottom designed for water drainage
Beautiful aesthetics and clarity
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
DROP TEST
Tritan, proven impact
and shatter
resistance
Products run though
commercial dishwasher, then
drop tested
DISHWASHER SAFETY
DROP RESISTANCE TESTING
DROP TEST
RESULTS:
OTHER
POLYMERS
Other materials failed
the test.
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™
copolyester mechanical properties and
durability are made by Eastman Chemical
Company
DROP TEST RESULTS - TRITAN
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMMERCIAL
DISHWASHER TRITAN
Tritan proved 4,000
cycles strong and
resilient
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester
mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman
Chemical Company
CHEMICAL, ODOR, STAIN RESISTANCE
Tritan has excellent resistance to chemicals.
Drinkware made from Tritan  Resists crazing
 Resists staining
 Resists discoloration from contact with food, drinks and harsh
cleaners
ODOR
RETENTION
TEST
Tritan outperforms
polycarbonate and
polypropylene
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester
mechanical properties and durability are made by
Eastman Chemical Company
TRITAN HAS VERY LITTLE EFFECT ON FLAVOR
Water stored in bottle for 48
hours at 21°C (70° F)
Results based on panel
opinion on a scale of 1 to 5.
1 = the least effect on flavor,
5 = the most effect on flavor
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester
mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman
Chemical Company
DETAILED TEST RESULTS
CLARITY AND TOUGHNESS
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are
made by Eastman Chemical Company
CLARITY – LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE
Material
Average % Transmittance
Higher % = Greater Clarity
Acrylic
92.58
TRITAN
90.17
Polycarbonate (PC)
88.25
MBS
88.15
Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN)
86.16
Polypropylene
77.14
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
TOUGHNESS
Elongation is a
measure of the
amount a material can
be stretched before it
breaks. Higher
elongation signifies
higher ductility; higher
number indicates
improved toughness.
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N
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S
200
150
100
50
0
TRITAN
PC
SAN
Elongation at Break (%)
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
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DETAILED TEST RESULTS
DISHWASHER DURABILITY
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are
made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMMERCIAL VS. RESIDENTIAL COMPARISON
Commercial
Residential
Cycle Time
1-4 minutes
1½-2 hours
Peak Temperatures
180-195ºF
158-167ºF
Caustic
Mild
Normally Present
May be Present
Not Present
May be Present
500
125
Detergents
Rinse Aid
Drying
Standard Test Cycles
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMMERCIAL VS. RESIDENTIAL- CYCLES TO FAILURE
Commercial
Residential
(Cycles to Failure)
(Cycles to Failure)
TRITAN
No Visible Effects
No Visible Effects
Methyl MethacrylateStyrene (MS)
No Visible Effects
50 – Deformation
Styrene-Acrylonitrile (SAN)
No Visible Effects
125 – Deformation
50 – Crazing/Cracking
10-30 – Crazing/Cracking
25 – Whitening
50 – Deformation &
Crazing
Material
Polycarbonate (PC)
Acrylic
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER RESULTS
Material
100
Cycles
250
Cycles
500
Cycles
750
Cycles
1000
Cycles
TRITAN
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Styrene-Acrylonitrile (SAN)
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Polypropylene
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Fail
Polycarbonate (PC)
Fail
Fail
Fail
Fail
Fail
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER – TRITAN VS. PC
TRITAN Commercial
Dishwasher
Samples
Polycarbonate (PC)
Commercial
Dishwasher
Samples
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
DETAILED TEST RESULTS
DROP TESTING
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are
made by Eastman Chemical Company
RESIDENTIAL DISHWASHING & DROP TEST
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TRITAN outlasts 125
dishwashing cycles
followed by 25 drops
after the set number of
dishwasher cycles
Acrylic (AC) and styrenic
(MS & SAN)
housewares fail after a
single drop and have
inferior toughness
compared to TRITAN
PC fails in the
dishwasher due to
cracking within 30
residential dishwashing
30
Cycles
50
Cycles
75
Cycles
100
Cycles
125
Cycles
25
drops
25 drops
25 drops
25 drops
25 drops
25 drops
Polycarbonate (PC)
25
drops
0–
Crack
0Crack
0–
Crack
0–
Crack
0–
Crack
Acrylic
2–
Crack
10 –
Chip
1–
Shatter
3–
Shatter
1 – Split
1 - Split
Methyl MethacrylateStyrene (MS)
2–
Crack
10 –
Chip
1–
Shatter
3–
Shatter
1 – Split
1 – Split
Styrene-Acrylonitrile
(SAN)
1–
Crack
2–
Crack
7 – Chip
1 – Chip
1 - Chip
1 - Chip
Material
Initial
TRITAN
cycles
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
RESIDENTIAL
DISHWASHING
& DROP TEST
PHOTOS
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
COMMERCIAL DISHWASHING & DROP TEST
Material
Initial
100 Cycles
250 Cycles
500 Cycles
750 Cycles
1000 Cycles
TRITAN
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Polycarbonate
(PC)
Pass
Failed in
Dishwasher
Failed in
Dishwasher
Failed in
Dishwasher
Failed in
Dishwasher
Failed in
Dishwasher
Polypropylene
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Failed in
Dishwasher
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
TEST RESULTS SUMMARY
Clarity
Toughness
Dishwasher
Durability
BPA Free
+
+
+
Yes
Polycarbonate PC)
-
+
x
No
Polypropylene
x
x
_
Yes
SAN
-
x
+
Yes
Polymer
TRITAN™
+ = Good
All testing and statements regarding Tritan™ copolyester mechanical properties and durability are made by Eastman Chemical Company
- = Average
x = Poor
BPA REGULATIONS
BPA REGULATIONS
Overview of BPA Regulations
 Proposed legislation restricting Bisphenol A in the US and
Canada started in 2008
 Most legislation was targeted for children under a specific age
 More recently, legislation has been introduced and enacted
with no age limitations
IMPLICATON: Bisphenol-A legislation is no longer an infant products issue.
It has the potential to impact business operations in commercial foodservice.
REGULATORY
ACTIVITIES
ON BPA
Sure it’s tough.
It’s Tritan Tough!
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For more information about Tritan visit:
www.eastman.com/markets/TritanTough