TPE Solutions TPE 55D COPE

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyesters

Polymer Name

Copolyester Elastomer (COPE)

Technologies

Elastomers

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Other Automotive & Transportation Applications

Building & Construction — Other Building & Construction Applications

Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Other Electrical & Electronics Applications

Properties

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Hardness (15 sec)	55	Shore D	ISO 868
Tensile modulus (1mm/min)	360	MPa	ISO 527-2/1A
Tensile Stress (50% strain (50mm/min))	14	MPa	ISO 527-2/1A
Tensile strain at break (50mm/min)	250	%	ISO 527-2/1A
Tensile Stress (Break (50mm/min))	16	MPa	ISO 527-2/1A
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C)	13	kJ/m²	ISO 179/16A

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flammability (Thickness H)	V-O	class	UL94
Melting temperature (10°C/min)	200	°C	ISO 11357-1,-2,-3
Thickness tested (H)	1.5	mm	UL94

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Comparative Tracking Index	min. 600	—	IEC 60112
Electric Strength	15	kV/mm	IEC 60243-1