Arnitel® PB420

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyesters

Polymer Name

Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Elastomers

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Chassis & Brake,

Powertrain & UTH

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Automotive Bellows,

Automotive Boots

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Blow Molding

Boots and Bellows Application Data

Details

Proven track record at various OEMs for more than 20 years with Arnitel® TPC for inboard and outboard boots, Steering Bellows and Prop Shaft Boots, CVJ and constand velocity joints.

Benefits

• Arnitel® TPC allows for 20-40% lighter solutions than rubber and also more cost effective solutions than rubber
• Arnitel® TPC allows for highly reliable solutions due to its high temperature resistance (more temperature resistance than TPV) and its good resistance against chemicals and greases

Properties

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
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 -30°C)	N	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)	210	°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)	65	°C	ISO 75-1/-2

Other Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1180	kg/m³	ISO 1183

Mechanical Properties (Die Cutting)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Stress at Break (normal)	28	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 5% strain (normal)	3.7	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain (normal)	5.9	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 50% strain (normal)	9.3	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain (normal)	10.2	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break (normal)	740	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain (parallel)	5.5	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain (parallel) (+100°C)	2.9	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Tear Strength (normal)	107	kN/m	ISO 34-1; Method B
Tear Strength (parallel)	106	kN/m	ISO 34-1; Method B

Mechanical Properties (TPE)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus	70	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 5% strain	3.7	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain	6.2	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 50% strain	12.2	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain	16	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break	19	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break	170	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Shore D Hardness (3s)	38	—	ISO 868

Rheological Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 230 / * °C, 10 / * kg)	10	cm³/10min	ISO 1133

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ISO 14001,

OHSAS,

REACH (Europe)

OEM Specifications

PSA Peugeot-Citroen FTM 78 0050

OEM Standards

PSA

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

Stress-Strain

Stress-Strain (TPE)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Boxes,

Silos,

Super Sacks