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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Washing Machine Timer Knobs Application Data
Details
The knobs are a part of the front fascia of the appliance and are designed in multiple colors to appeal to users.Benefits
- Arnitel® TPC allows for solutions with soft touch and feel
- Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions due to excellent colourability, excellent bonding with SAN compared to PP based elastomers and high resistance to detergent solutions
- Wine Taps Application Data
Details
The Wine Tap is used in bag and boxed wine packaging for distributing wine.Benefits
- Arnitel® has FDA approval for high alcohol contents and single use
- Arnitel® offers good elasticity and low hysteresis, resulting in good spring characteristics
- Arnitel® has good colorability with a stable white base color
- Conveyor Belts Application Data
Details
Arnitel® ECO is a biobased alternative.Benefits
Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions due to its retention of flexibility even at temperatures down to -40°C or at elevated temperatures up to 100 ˚C, due to its excellent resistance to oxidizing agents and no emission of nitrogen as TPU and due to its wide direct food contact approvals (FDA/EC compliancy)- Seat Suspension/Fabrics Application Data
Details
Akulon® PA6 approved for chair bases and frames. Arnitel® ECO is a biobased alternative.Benefits
- Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions due to its retention of flexibility even at temperatures down to -40°C or at elevated temperatures up to 100 ˚C
- Arnitel® TPC allows for solutions with nice toch & feel characteristics
- Soft Touch in Spatulas and Kitchenware Application Data
Details
Arnitel® has low viscosity grades which give excellent flow behavior for 2K-molding .Benefits
Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions because of its excellent adhesion with PBT in 2K injection molding, its superb scratch resistance (which make kitchen tools look better even after years of intensive usage), its chemical resistance (dish washer proof) and its approvals for direct food contact- Support Springs Application Data
Details
Low creep flexing solution for slats and mattresses, creating ultimate sleep comfort by changing durometer per section of your bed.
Benefits
- Arnitel® has high creep resistance
- Arnitel® offers a wide range of flexible products, creating the ultimate solution
- Arnitel® offers easy processing, creating design flexibility
- Industrial Cords and Ropes Application Data
Details
Arnitel® offers the perfect anti-corrosion solution for steel cables used in off-shore industry, like drilling rigs and larger sea vessels. Arnitel® protects the steel from damage due to metal to metal contact and wear, leading to a much longer lifetime.
Benefits
- Arnitel® has a proven track record in off shore cables
- Arnitel® material is suitable for most extrusion techniques
- Arnitel® offers excellent colorability
- Screw Drivers and Plyers Application Data
Benefits
- Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions due to its retention of flexibility even at temperatures down to -40°C or at elevated temperatures up to 100 ˚C
- Arnitel® TPC allows for solutions with nice toch & feel characteristics
- Cosmetic Dispensers Application Data
Details
Arnitel® is used in Cosmetic Dispensers and has a proven history of use in both food and non-food dispensers with retention of re-spring.Benefits
- Arnitel® allows for good elasticity and low hysteresis, resulting in good spring characteristics
- Arnitel® offers good colorability with a stable white base color
- Cavity number tooling can be used without issues due to the high flow of Arnitel®
- Railway Pads Application Data
Details
Arnitel® is a thermoplastic co-polyester with a very high temperature resistance. Arnitel® ECO TPC is a biobased alternative.Benefits
- Arnitel® TPC allows for cost effective solutions since it yields thermoplastic processing advantages over rubber, resulting in faster cycle times in compraison with other TPE's
- Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions due to its high abrasion resistance, excellent load bearing capacity, great fatigue, and environmental resistance and due to a very consistent performance over temperature ranges from -55°C (-67°F) to +150°C (+300°F) and longest lifetime to failure as compared to any other rubber or class of TPE's used in this application
- Phone Case Application Data
Details
Product designers and manufacturers increasingly rely on thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material solutions to produce and deliver highly durable and high-quality soft touch parts. Compared to the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials traditionally used for soft-touch manufacturing, TPEs offer better resistance to warpage and fatigue, as well as better protection against UV, chemical, and oil exposure.Benefits
- Broad tactile properties with superior touch and feel
- Broadest operating temperature range from -45°C to 150°C
- High tear and abrasion resistance
- High fatigue endurance after 255 compression cycles
- Chair Carriers Application Data
Details
Akulon® PA6 is approved for chair bases and frames Arnitel® ECO is a biobased alternativeBenefits
- Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions due to its retention of flexibility even at temperatures down to -40°C or at elevated temperatures up to 100 ˚C
- Arnitel® TPC allows for solutions with nice toch & feel characteristics
- Grips Application Data
Details
Grips are applicable to consumer appliances such as kitchenware, household utensils, hand tools, game controllers and much more. The material is usually overmolded on PC, PC/ABS or polyester.Benefits
- Arnitel® allows for excellent bonding in molding on miscellaneous in thin walls
- Arnitel® solution is dish washer proof and has good grease resistance
- Arnitel® solution offers good haptics
- Arnitel Spring in Monitor Arm Application Data
Details
Adjustable load bearing for monitor armBenefits
- Elasticity
- Low creep
- Adjustable load bearing
Properties
- Flame Rating
- Mechanical Properties
- Thermal Properties
- Electrical Properties
- Rheological Calculation Properties
- Other Properties
- Mechanical Properties (TPE)
- Rheological Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Yield Stress | 7 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Yield Strain | 77 | % | 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) | N | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C) | N | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (at -20°C) | N | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Tensile Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C) | 218 | kJ/m² | ISO 8256/1 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 195 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Glass Transition Temperature (at 10°C/min) | -78 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-2 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (parallel) | 2.2 | E-4/°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (normal) | 2.2 | E-4/°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Burning Behaviour (at 1.5 mm Nominal Thickness) | UL HB | class | IEC 60695-11-10 |
| Relative Temperature Index (Electrical, 1.5 mm) | 50 | °C | UL746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (with impact, 1.5 mm) | 50 | °C | UL746B |
| Relative Temperature Index (without impact, 1.5 mm) | 50 | °C | UL746B |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Relative Permittivity (100Hz) | 4.1 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 4 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (100 Hz) | 10 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) | 170 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1E13 | Ohm*m | IEC 62631-3-1 |
| Electric Strength | 20 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600 | V | IEC 60112 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density of Melt | 896 | kg/m³ | — |
| Thermal Conductivity of Melt | 0.1 | W/(m K) | — |
| Specific Heat Capacity Melt | 1700 | J/(kg K) | — |
| Effective Thermal Diffusivity | 6.56E-8 | m²/s | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Water Absorption | 0.75 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 0.3 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1110 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
| Apparent Density | 690 | kg/m³ | ISO 60 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Modulus | 40 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 5% strain | 2.1 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 10% strain | 3.5 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 50% strain | 6.5 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 100% strain | 7.3 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break | 21 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Strain at Break | >300 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | 825 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Shore D Hardness (3s) | 33 | — | ISO 868 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 230 / * °C, 2.16 / * kg) | 33 | cm³/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Molding Shrinkage (parallel) | 1.5 | % | Sim. to ISO 294-4 |
| Molding Shrinkage (normal) | 1.5 | % | Sim. to ISO 294-4 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- OEM Specifications
- OEM Standards
- Quality Standards
Technical Details & Test Data
- 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
- Creep Modulus-Time 60°C
- Dynamic Shear Modulus (G)-Temperature
- Dynamic Tensile Modulus (E)-Temperature
- Shearstress-Shear Rate
- Specific Volume-Temperature (pvT)
- Stress-Strain (isochronous) 23°C
- Stress-Strain (TPE)
- Viscosity-Shear Rate
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type