Hytrel® G3548 is a low modulus grade with nominal hardness of 35D. It contains non-discoloring stabilizer. It can be processed by many conventional thermoplastic processing techniques like injection molding and extrusion.
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
Processing Methods: Film Extrusion, Injection Molding, Extrusion
End Uses: Appliances, Cables, Automotive Applications, Film, Sporting Goods, Wires, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Office Automation Equipment, Cast Films
Density: 1150.0 kg/m³
Strain at Break: 190.0 %
Flexural Modulus: 25.0 MPa
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Properties
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Mechanical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Modulus | 25 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Flexural Modulus | 25 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Stress (at 5% Strain) | 1.5 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress (at 10% Strain) | 2.5 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress (at 50% Strain) | 6 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress (at Break, 50mm/min) | 10 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress (at Break) | 10 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain (at Break) | 200 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Strain (at Break, 50mm/min) | 200 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Strain (at Break) | 190 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Notched Charpy Impact Strength (at 23°C) | N | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Notched Charpy Impact Strength (at -30°C) | N | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Notched Charpy Impact Strength (at -40°C) | N | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Notched Izod Impact Strength (at -40°C) | N | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Hardness (Shore D, 15s) | 24 | - | ISO 48-4 / ISO 868 |
| Tear Strength (Parallel) | 54 | kN/m | ISO 34-1 |
| Tear Strength (Normal) | 70 | kN/m | ISO 34-1 |
Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Resin Identification | TPC-ET | - | ISO 1043 |
Thermal Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melt Temperature (at 10°C/min) | 157 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Glass Transition Temperature (at 10°C/min) | -45 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (at 50°C/H 10N) | 70 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Relative Thermal Index (Electrical, 1.5mm) | 50 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Thermal Index (Electrical, 3mm) | 50 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Thermal Index (Impact, 1.5mm) | 50 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Thermal Index (Impact, 3mm) | 50 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Thermal Index (Strength, 1.5mm) | 50 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Thermal Index (Strength, 3mm) | 50 | °C | UL 746B |
Flammability
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| FMVSS Class | B | - | ISO 3795 (FMVSS 302) |
| Burning Behavior (at 1.5mm Nominal Thickness) | UL94 HB | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Burning Behavior (at 3mm Thickness h) | UL94 HB | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Burning Rate (at 1mm Thickness) | 52 | mm/min | ISO 3795 (FMVSS 302) |
Other Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Humidity Absorption (at 2mm) | 0.8 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Water Absorption (at 2mm) | 12 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Water Absorption (Immersion 24h) | 6.9 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1150 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Processing Information (Extrusion)
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Drying Temperature | 80 | °C | - |
| Drying Time (Dehumidified Dryer) | 2 - 3 | h | - |
| Melt Temperature (Optimum) | 180 | °C | - |
| Melt Temperature Range | 170 - 185 | °C | - |
| Processing Moisture Content | max. 0.06 | % | - |
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Drying Recommended | yes | - | - |
| Processing Moisture Content | max. 0.08 | % | - |
| Drying Temperature | 90 | °C | - |
| Drying Time (Dehumidified Dryer) | 2 - 3 | h | - |
| Melt Temperature (Optimum) | 190 | °C | - |
| Melt Temperature (Minimum) | 180 | °C | - |
| Melt Temperature (Maximum) | 210 | °C | - |
| Mold Temperature (Optimum) | 40 | °C | - |
| Mold Temperature (Minimum) | 30 | °C | - |
| Mold Temperature (Maximum) | 40 | °C | - |
Rheological Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melt Mass Flow Rate (at 190°C, 2.16 kg) | 10 | g/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Mold Shrinkage (Parallel) | 0.8 | % | ISO 294-4, 2577 |
| Mold Shrinkage (Normal) | 0.8 | % | ISO 294-4, 2577 |
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) | Not Recommended |
| 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) | Not Recommended |
| 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 | Insulating Oil (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| 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 | 1% nonylphenoxy-polyethyleneoxy ethanol in water (23°C) | Probably Resistant |
| 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) | Not Recommended |
| 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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