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Identification & Functionality
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- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Optical Fiber Loose Buffer Tubes Application Data
Details
The Arnitel® loose buffer tube is placed in a jacketed outdoor optical fiber cable. The ease of coloring and extrusion make this the ultimate alternative for optical fiber coatings.
Benefits
- Arnitel® offers high extrusion speeds due to material properties
- Arnitel® has high flexibility, making bending easier
- Arnitel® offers excellent surface smoothness, creating possibilities for after processing
- Snowboard Binding Straps Application Data
Details
Arnitel® is a thermoplastic co-polyester with a very high temperature resistance. Arnitel® ECO is a biobased alternative.Benefits
- Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions due to its excellent flexibility at various temperature regimes
- Arnitel® TPC allows for solutions with a a unique touch & feel performance
Properties
- Flame Rating
- Mechanical Properties
- Thermal Properties
- Electrical Properties
- Other Properties
- Mechanical Properties (TPE)
- Rheological Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Yield Stress | 26 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Yield Strain | 20 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | >50 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C) | N | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C) | 12 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C) | N | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Tensile Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C) | 233 | kJ/m² | ISO 8256/1 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 212 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Glass Transition Temperature (at 10°C/min) | -60 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-2 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 MPa) | 115 | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (50°C/h 50N) | 125 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (parallel) | 1.85 | E-4/°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (normal) | 1.85 | E-4/°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Burning Behaviour (at 1.5 mm Nominal Thickness) | UL HB | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Relative Permittivity (100Hz) | 3.8 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 3.4 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (100 Hz) | 110 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) | 340 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1E12 | Ohm*m | IEC 62631-3-1 |
| Electric Strength | 22 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600 | V | IEC 60112 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Water Absorption | 0.6 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 0.2 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1240 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
| Apparent Density | 770 | kg/m³ | ISO 60 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Modulus | 280 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 5% strain | 11.9 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 10% strain | 16.9 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 50% strain | 18.6 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 100% strain | 18 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 300% strain | 20 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break | 36 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Strain at Break | >300 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | 500 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Compression Set Under Constant Strain (at 70°C) | 43 | % | ISO 815 |
| Tear Strength | 152 | kN/m | ISO 34-1; Method B |
| Shore D Hardness (3s) | 59 | — | ISO 868 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 230 / * °C, 2.16 / * kg) | 28 | cm³/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Molding Shrinkage (parallel) | 1.75 | % | Sim. to ISO 294-4 |
| Molding Shrinkage (normal) | 2 | % | Sim. to ISO 294-4 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- OEM Specifications
- OEM Standards
- Quality Standards
Technical Details & Test Data
- Creep Modulus-Time 23°C
- Chemical Resistance
Chemical Type Chemical Name Resistance Other Acetic acid (10% by mass) at 23°C resistant Ketones Acetone at 23°C resistant Other Ammonium hydroxide (10% by mass) at 23°C limited resistant, tests necessary to verify Other ASTM 1 at 23°C resistant Other ASTM 3 at 23°C resistant Other Brake fluids (DOT 3/4) at 23°C not resistant Other Calcium chloride (10% by mass) at 23°C limited resistant, tests necessary to verify Other Chloroform at 23°C not resistant Ethers Diethyl ether at 23°C limited resistant, tests necessary to verify Alcohols Ethanol at 23°C limited resistant, tests necessary to verify Other Ethyl Acetate at 23°C limited resistant, tests necessary to verify Other Fuel; Diesel at 85°C resistant Other Hydrochloric acid (10% by mass) at 23°C resistant Other Hydrogen peroxide (30% by mass) at 23°C limited resistant, tests necessary to verify Other Nitric acid (10% by mass) at 23°C resistant Other Phosphoric acid (10% by mass) at 23°C resistant Other Sodium hydroxide (10% by mass) at 23°C resistant Other Sulfuric acid (30% by mass) at 23°C resistant Other Tetrachloroethylene at 23°C limited resistant, tests necessary to verify Hydrocarbons Toluene at 23°C resistant Other Transformer oil at 23°C not resistant Other Trichloroethylene at 23°C not resistant Other Water at 23°C resistant Other Zinc chloride (10% by mass) at 23°C resistant - Creep Modulus-Time 60°C
- Dynamic Shear Modulus (G)-Temperature
- Specific Volume-Temperature (pvT)
- Stress-Strain (isochronous) 23°C
- Stress-Strain (TPE)
- Viscosity-Shear Rate
Packaging & Availability
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