Hytrel® 5526 is a medium modulus Hytrel® grade with nominal durometer hardness of 55D. It contains non-discoloring stabilizer. It is specially recommended for injection molding applications requiring high flow properties.Typical applications:Seals, packing and gaskets; gears and bearings.
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
Processing Methods: Thermoforming, Injection Molding
End Uses: Cosmetic Packaging, Appliances, Thermoforming Applications, Automotive Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Office Automation Equipment, Bearings
Density: 1190.0 kg/m³
Strain at Break: 300.0 %
Flexural Modulus: 200.0 MPa
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Hytrel® 5526 Features & Benefits
Materials Features
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Properties
Chemical Resistance
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Mechanical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Modulus | 190 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Flexural Modulus | 200 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Yield Stress | 15 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Shear Modulus | 65 | MPa | ISO 6721 |
| Yield Strain | 35 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.48 | - | - |
| Abrasion Resistance | 120 | mm³ | ISO 4649 |
| Stress (at 5% Strain) | 6.9 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress (at 10% Strain) | 11 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress (at 50% Strain) | 14 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress (at Break) | 40 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain (at Break) | 780 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Strain (at Break) | min. 300 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Tensile Creep Modulus (1h) | 170 | MPa | ISO 899-1 |
| Tensile Creep Modulus (1000h) | 130 | MPa | ISO 899-1 |
| Charpy Impact Strength (at 23°C) | N | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact Strength (at -30°C) | N | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eU |
| Notched Charpy Impact Strength (at 23°C) | N | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Notched Charpy Impact Strength (at -30°C)ᴾ | 150 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Notched Charpy Impact Strength (at -40°C) | 30 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Tensile Notched Impact Strength (at 23°C) | 270 | kJ/m² | ISO 8256/1 |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength (at -40°C) | 115 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Hardness (Shore D, 15s) | 51 | - | ISO 48-4 / ISO 868 |
| Hardness (Shore D, Maximum) | 55 | - | ISO 868 |
| Tear Strength (Parallel) | 133 | kN/m | ISO 34-1 |
| Tear Strength (Normal) | 133 | kN/m | ISO 34-1 |
| Brittleness Temperature | -98 | °C | ISO 974 |
Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Resin Identification | TPC-ET | - | ISO 1043 |
Thermal Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Heat Capacity of Melt | 2110 | J/(kg K) | - |
| Melt Temperature (at 10°C/min) | 203 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Glass Transition Temperature (at 10°C/min) | -25 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-2 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load (1.8 Mpa) | 45 | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 Mpa) | 65 | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (at 50°C/H 50N) | 75 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (at 50°C/H 10N) | 180 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (Parallel) | 200 | E-6/K | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (Normal) | 200 | E-6/K | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (Normal, at -40 to 23°C) | 170 | E-6/K | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (Parallel, at -40 to 23°C) | 180 | E-6/K | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Relative Thermal Index (Electrical, 1.5mm) | 85 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Thermal Index (Electrical, 3mm) | 85 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Thermal Index (Impact, 1.5mm) | 85 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Thermal Index (Impact, 3mm) | 85 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Thermal Index (Strength, 1.5mm) | 75 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Thermal Index (Strength, 3mm) | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
| Effective Thermal Diffusivity | 9.0e-08 | m²/s | - |
| Thermal Conductivity of Melt | 0.19 | W/(m K) | ISO 22007-2 |
Electrical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Surface Resistivity | min. 1E15 | Ohm | IEC 62631-3-2 |
| Electric Strength | 20 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (at 100Hz) | 4.9 | - | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (at 1MHz) | 4.6 | - | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 100 Hz) | 90 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 1 MHz) | 375 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600 | - | IEC 60112 |
| Volume Resistivity | 400000000000 | Ohm.m | IEC 62631-3-1 |
Flammability
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Oxygen Index | 21 | % | ISO 4589-1/-2 |
| FMVSS Class | SE/B | - | ISO 3795 (FMVSS 302) |
| Burning Behavior (at 1.5mm Nominal Thickness) | UL94 HB | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Burning Behavior (at 3mm Thickness) | UL94 HB | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Burning Rate (at 1mm Thickness) | 28 | mm/min | ISO 3795 (FMVSS 302) |
Other Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Humidity Absorption (at 2mm) | 0.2 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Water Absorption (at 2mm) | 0.6 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Water Absorption (Immersion 24h) | 0.6 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density of Melt | 1040 | kg/m³ | - |
| Density | 1190 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Drying Recommended | yes | - | - |
| Drying Temperature | 100 | °C | - |
| Drying Time (Dehumidified Dryer) | 2 - 3 | h | - |
| Processing Moisture Content | max. 0.08 | % | - |
| Melt Temperature (Optimum) | 230 | °C | - |
| Melt Temperature (Minimum) | 220 | °C | - |
| Melt Temperature (Maximum) | 250 | °C | - |
| Mold Temperature (Optimum) | 45 | °C | - |
| Mold Temperature (Minimum) | 45 | °C | - |
| Mold Temperature (Maximum) | 55 | °C | - |
VDA Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Odor | 5 | class | VDA 270 |
| Fogging (G-Value, Condensate) | 0.1 | mg | ISO 6452 |
Rheological Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 220°C, 2.16 kg) | 17.5 | cm³/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 220°C, 2.16 kg) | 18 | g/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Mold Shrinkage (Parallel) | 1.4 | % | ISO 294-4, 2577 |
| Mold Shrinkage (Normal) | 1.4 | % | ISO 294-4, 2577 |
Note
- [P]: Partial Break
Chemical Resistance
| Chemical Type | Chemical Name | Resistance |
| Acids | Acetic Acid (5% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Acids | Chromic Acid solution (40% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Acids | Citric Acid solution (10% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Acids | Hydrochloric Acid (36% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Acids | Lactic Acid (10% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Acids | Nitric Acid (40% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Acids | Sulfuric Acid (38% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Acids | Sulfuric Acid (5% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Alcohols | Ethanol (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Alcohols | Isopropyl alcohol (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Alcohols | Methanol (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Bases | Ammonium Hydroxide solution (10% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Bases | Sodium Hydroxide solution (1% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Bases | Sodium Hydroxide solution (35% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Ethers | Diethyl ether (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Hydrocarbons | iso-Octane (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Hydrocarbons | n-Hexane (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Hydrocarbons | Toluene (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Ketones | Acetone (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Mineral oils | Automatic hypoid-gear oil Shell Donax TX (135°C) | Not Recommended |
| Mineral oils | Hydraulic oil Pentosin CHF 202 (125°C) | Not Recommended |
| Mineral oils | Insulating Oil (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Mineral oils | Motor oil OS206 304 Ref.Eng.Oil, ISP (135°C) | Not Recommended |
| Mineral oils | SAE 10W40 multigrade motor oil (130°C) | Not Recommended |
| Mineral oils | SAE 10W40 multigrade motor oil (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Mineral oils | SAE 80/90 hypoid-gear oil (130°C) | Not Recommended |
| Other | 50% Oleic acid + 50% Olive Oil (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Other | DOT No. 4 Brake fluid (130°C) | Not Recommended |
| Other | Ethyl Acetate (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Other | Ethylene Glycol (50% by mass) in water (108°C) | Not Recommended |
| Other | Hydrogen peroxide (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Other | Phenol solution (5% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Other | Water (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Other | Water (90°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Salt solutions | Sodium Carbonate solution (2% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Salt solutions | Sodium Carbonate solution (20% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Salt solutions | Sodium Chloride solution (10% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Salt solutions | Sodium Hypochlorite solution (10% by mass) (23°C) | Not Recommended |
| Salt solutions | Zinc Chloride solution (50% by mass) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Standard Fuels | Diesel fuel (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid F) (>90°C) | Not Recommended |
| Standard Fuels | Diesel fuel (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid F) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Standard Fuels | Diesel fuel (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid F) (90°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Standard Fuels | ISO 1817 Liquid 1 - E5 (60°C) | Not Recommended |
| Standard Fuels | ISO 1817 Liquid 2 - M15E4 (60°C) | Not Recommended |
| Standard Fuels | ISO 1817 Liquid 3 - M3E7 (60°C) | Not Recommended |
| Standard Fuels | ISO 1817 Liquid 4 - M15 (60°C) | Not Recommended |
| Standard Fuels | Standard fuel with alcohol (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid 4) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| Standard Fuels | Standard fuel without alcohol (pref. ISO 1817 Liquid C) (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
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Viscosity vs Shear Rate
Shear Stress vs Shear Rate
Dynamic Shear Modulus vs Temperature
Stress vs Strain
Stress vs Strain (TPE)
Secant Modulus vs Strain
Stress vs Strain (Isochronous, 23°C)
Creep Modulus vs Time (23°C)
Stress vs Strain (Isochronous, 40°C)
Creep Modulus vs Time (40°C)
Stress vs Strain (Isochronous, 90°C)
Creep Modulus vs Time (90°C)
Stress vs Strain (Isochronous, 110°C.)
Creep Modulus vs Time (110°C)
Specific Volume Temperature (pvT)
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