Laripur® 71D60

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyurethanes (PU),

Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU)

Polymer Name

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Polyether based)

Technologies

Elastomers

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPU)

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Excellent Hydrolysis Resistance,

High Hardness,

Microbe Resistant

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods

Applications

Consumer Goods — Footwear

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Processing Recommendations

Material needs to be dried prior processing at 80-90°C for 3 hours, preferably using a dehumidifying drier fed by air exhibiting a dew point lower than -30°C.
Suggested molding temperature profile

Zone	Temperature
Zone 1	210°C
Zone 2	215°C
Zone 3	220°C
Nozzle	215°C

Suggested extrusion temperature profile
 

Zone	Temperature
Zone 1	210°C
Zone 2	215°C
Zone 3	220°C
Zone 4	225°C
Adapter	220°C
Die	215°C

Being affected by type of machine used, processing conditions and downstream equipment.
Being affected by type of machine used, processing conditions and downstream equipment, the temperature profiles as given above has to be considered as just indicative.

 

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physico-Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength	77.2	psi	ASTM D412
Tensile Modulus (at 50%)	39	psi	ASTM D412
Tensile Modulus (at 300%)	62.5	psi	ASTM D412
Tensile Modulus (at 100%)	41.1	psi	ASTM D412
Tear Strength	232	N/mm	ASTM D624
Specific Gravity	1.19	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Shore Hardness	70	A Scale	ASTM D2240
Flexural Modulus	920	N/mm²	ASTM D790
Impact Test (at -20°C)	7.5	kJ/m²	ASTM D256
Abrasion Loss	50	mm³	DIN 53516
Elongation (at Break)	350	%	ASTM D412

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Octabin

Regional Availability

• Canada
• USA

Packaging Information

Laripur® 71D60 is supplied in regular pellet form and it is packaged in 25 kg bags or 500 kg and 1000 kg octabins.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

6 months

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

• Laripur® 71D60 must be stored in its original and sealed containers and kept in a dry and well ventilated place; avoiding the direct sun radiation.
• The shelf life of Laripur® 71D60 will be 6 months from the date of delivery to the final customer, when stored in its original sealed packaging and in proper conditions.