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Arnitel® VT7812

Arnitel® VT7812 is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) known for its distinctive blend of flexibility, high temperature resistance, and strength, along with excellent processing characteristics. In industries ranging from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® VT7812 is gaining recognition as a more sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional rubbers, resulting in reduced environmental impact and lower system costs. This material can be processed using extrusion technology and features special attributes such as high breathability and the need for material drying. These characteristics make it suitable for various applications with specific requirements.

Brand: Arnitel (93 products)

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Film Extrusion

End Uses: Medical Gowns

Density: 1220.0 - 1220.0 kg/m³

Strain at Break: 300.0 - 300.0 %

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Applications & Uses

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Applications
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Medical Gowns Application Data

Details

Surgical gowns and drapes are critical pieces of equipment in hospitals. They need to provide the medical staff and patients with a high level of protection against bacterial and viral infections. Research shows that 1 in 10 hospitalized patients will acquire an infection after admission. That is why infection control is a key topic. Arnitel® VT is a very flexible and breathable material that, when made into membranes just a few microns thick, is 100% waterproof, highly breathable and very comfortable. Arnitel® VT is also lightweight and offers good stretch properties with its 500% elasticity. Gowns manufactured with the Arnitel® VT technology finally provide the surgeon with 100% protection against viruses and bacteria without loss of comfort.

Benefits

  • Arnitel® TPC allows for very sustainable solutions, since it is PFC free and 100% recyclable
  • Arnitel® TPC allows for very comfortable and reliable solutions due to its high breathability and 100% waterproof performance under all circumstances (unlike perforated membranes) and since it forms a 100% barrier against fluids, bacteria and even viruses.

Properties

Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)207°CISO 11357-1/-3
Other Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Absorption130%Sim. to ISO 62
Density1220kg/m³ISO 1183
Mechanical Properties (TPE)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus320MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 5% strain10.7MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain14MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 50% strain15MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain16MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break21MPaISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break>300%ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break200%ISO 527-1/-2
Shore D Hardness (3s)50-ISO 868
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 230 / * °C, 10 / * kg)9cm³/10minISO 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

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