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Arnitel® EM460 LG4

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Arnitel® EM460 LG4 is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) renowned for its exceptional blend of flexibility, high temperature resistance, and strength, complemented by excellent processing characteristics. Across industries such as automotive and E&E, it is gaining prominence as a more sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional rubbers, leading to reduced environmental impact and lower system costs. This material can be processed using extrusion and injection molding technologies and complies with food contact quality requirements.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Chair Carriers, Seating Suspension Fabrics

Density: 1290.0 - 1290.0 kg/m³

Flexural Modulus: 900.0 - 900.0 MPa

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Fillers Included
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Chair Carriers Application Data

Details

Akulon® PA6 is 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
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

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Yield Strain18%ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break18MPaISO 527-1/-2
Flexural Modulus900MPaISO 178
Izod Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C)30kJ/m²ISO 180/1A
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)185°CISO 11357-1/-3
Temperature of Deflection Under Load (1.80 MPa)110°CISO 75-1/-2
Other Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Absorption0.55%Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity Absorption0.25%Sim. to ISO 62
Density1290kg/m³ISO 1183
Mechanical Properties (TPE)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus1000MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break32MPaISO 527-1/-2
Shore D Hardness (15s)56ISO 868
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Index (at 230 °C, 2.16 kg)24g/10minISO 1133

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Chemical Resistance
Chemical TypeChemical NameResistance
OtherAcetic acid (10% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
KetonesAcetone at 23°Cresistant
OtherAmmonium hydroxide (10% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherASTM 1 at 23°Cresistant
OtherASTM 3 at 23°Cresistant
OtherBrake fluids (DOT 3/4) at 23°Cnot resistant
OtherCalcium chloride (10% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherChloroform at 23°Cnot resistant
EthersDiethyl ether at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
AlcoholsEthanol at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherEthyl Acetate at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherFuel; Diesel at 85°Cresistant
OtherHydrochloric acid (10% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
OtherHydrogen peroxide (30% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherNitric acid (10% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
OtherPhosphoric acid (10% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
OtherSodium hydroxide (10% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
OtherSulfuric acid (30% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
OtherTetrachloroethylene at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
HydrocarbonsToluene at 23°Cresistant
OtherTransformer oil at 23°Cnot resistant
OtherTrichloroethylene at 23°Cnot resistant
OtherWater at 23°Cresistant
OtherZinc chloride (10% by mass) at 23°Cresistant

Packaging & Availability