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Arnitel® EM460/U

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Arnitel® EM460/U is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) known for its exceptional blend of flexibility, high temperature resistance, and strength, complemented by excellent processing characteristics. In industries ranging from automotive to E&E, it is becoming 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 meets the requirements for food contact quality.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

Density: 1150.0 - 1150.0 kg/m³

Strain at Break: 500.0 - 500.0 %

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
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Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Yield Stress9MPaISO 527-1/-2
Yield Strain45%ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break>50%ISO 527-1/-2
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C)NkJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C)NkJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Izod Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C)NkJ/m²ISO 180/1A
Izod Notched Impact Strength (at -20°C)NkJ/m²ISO 180/1A
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)189°CISO 11357-1/-3
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (parallel)1.6E-4/°CISO 11359-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (normal)1.6E-4/°CISO 11359-1/-2
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical, 1.5 mm)50°CUL746B
Relative Temperature Index (with impact, 1.5 mm)50°CUL746B
Relative Temperature Index (without impact, 1.5 mm)50°CUL746B
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Relative Permittivity (1 MHz)4.4IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)350E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Volume Resistivity1E11Ohm*mIEC 62631-3-1
Rheological Calculation Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density of Melt928kg/m³
Thermal Conductivity of Melt0.1W/(m K)
Specific Heat Capacity Melt1800J/(kg K)
Effective Thermal Diffusivity5.99E-8m²/s
Other Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Absorption0.7%Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity Absorption0.3%Sim. to ISO 62
Density1150kg/m³ISO 1183
Mechanical Properties (TPE)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus82MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 5% strain3.2MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain5.6MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 50% strain8.2MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain8.3MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 300% strain11.8MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break18MPaISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break>300%ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break500%ISO 527-1/-2
Shore D Hardness (3s)43ISO 868
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 230 / * °C, 2.16 / * kg)50cm³/10minISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage (parallel)1.25%Sim. to ISO 294-4
Molding Shrinkage (normal)1.5%Sim. to ISO 294-4

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Shearstress-Shear Rate

DSM Engineering Materials Arnitel EM460/U Shearstress-Shear Rate

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
Viscosity-Shear Rate

DSM Engineering Materials Arnitel EM460/U Viscosity-Shear Rate

Packaging & Availability