What is Tritan copolyester?

Eastman Tritan™ DX3500 is an amorphous copolyester with superior impact resistance compared to conventional clear engineering thermoplastics and outstanding top-rack dishwasher durability. Its most outstanding features are excellent toughness, high stiffness, chemical resistance to sunscreen and citrus, and high flow.

Is copolyester toxic?

In May 2010, Eastman released test results showing several of the chemicals that make up Tritan copolyester to be free of both BPA and any endocrine-disrupting activity. But no other environmental or toxicity information or the final product’s other chemical ingredients is included.

Is Tritan copolyester dishwasher safe?

Tritan is impact-resistant — products can be used without fear of shattering. Tritan has exceptional dishwasher durability — encouraging proper sanitation for greater plastic container safety. Tritan is much lighter than glass — making it easier to handle without the fear of breaking.

Is Tritan better than glass?

Tritan from Eastman is a durable plastic that has much greater shatter resistance than other plastics and glass. It won’t warp or crack in the dishwasher. And, unlike stainless steel, Tritan won’t dent or ding. This thermo is excellent, I’m using for more than 3 years and is very good material.

Does Tritan feel like glass?

The Clarus glasses are less heavy, and obviously feel like plastic instead of glass, but the look-and-feel are still nice, and work as a replacement for us.

Is Tritan better than plastic?

Tritan from Eastman is a durable plastic that has much greater shatter resistance than other plastics and glass. It won’t warp or crack in the dishwasher. And, unlike stainless steel, Tritan won’t dent or ding. Not only is Tritan™ a BPA-free plastic, it doesn’t contain BPS (bisphenol S) or any other bisphenols.

Is Tritan better than acrylic?

The major difference is that acrylic and SAN plastic glasses can crack if dropped on tile or other hard surfaces, unlike unbreakable Tritan and polycarbonate plastic glasses.

Is Tritan expensive?

Tritan™ brand plastic was developed as an effective, alternative material to glass. Tritan™, like all premium products, is the most expensive at about 30%-45% more than PC and SAN.

Does Tritan plastic feel like glass?

Tritan glasses resist cracking and breaking even under severe impact and thermal shock. Tritan plastic drinking glasses are dishwasher-safe. Tritan plastic glasses look like glass, it offers the same clarity as glass drinkware, but it’s not as scratch-resistant as glass (no plastic is).