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Arnitel® PB420-B

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Arnitel® PB420-B is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) known for its unique blend of flexibility, high temperature resistance, and strength, complemented by excellent processing characteristics. In industries spanning from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® PB420-B is increasingly favored 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 blow molding technology, offering versatility for various applications.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding

End Uses: Automotive Bellows, Automotive Boots

Density: 1180.0 - 1180.0 kg/m³

Strain at Break: 760.0 - 760.0 %

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
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
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Charpy Impact Strength (at -30°C)NkJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
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 -30°C)NkJ/m²ISO 180/1A
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)212°CISO 11357-1/-3
Glass Transition Temperature (at 10°C/min)-60°CISO 11357-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 MPa)65°CISO 75-1/-2
Other Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1180kg/m³ISO 1183
Mechanical Properties (Die Cutting)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Stress at Break (normal)27MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 5% strain (normal)4MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain (normal)6.2MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 50% strain (normal)9.3MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain (normal)10.4MPaISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break (normal)760%ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain (parallel)5.5MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain (parallel) (+100°C)3MPaISO 527-1/-2
Tear Strength (normal)104kN/mISO 34-1; Method B
Tear Strength (parallel)91kN/mISO 34-1; Method B
Mechanical Properties (TPE)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus70MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 5% strain3.5MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain6MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 50% strain11.6MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain15.2MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break16MPaISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break160%ISO 527-1/-2
Shore D Hardness (3s)37ISO 868
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 230 / * °C, 10 / * kg)11cm³/10minISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage (parallel)1.5%Sim. to ISO 294-4
Molding Shrinkage (normal)2.3%Sim. to ISO 294-4

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Quality Standards

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
Stress-Strain (TPE)

DSM Engineering Materials Arnitel PB420-B Stress-Strain (TPE)

Packaging & Availability