Arnitel® Care L225E

Chemical Family: Polyesters

Arnitel® Care L225E, a high-performance copolyester-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPC) known for its exceptional blend of flexibility, chemical resistance, and high-temperature capabilities. Tailored for medical industry needs, it excels in breathable monolithic films, kink-resistant tubing, and soft-touch applications. Utilizing injection molding technology, this material boasts low viscosity, a 25 Shore D hardness, and meets medical-grade and food contact standards.

Product families

Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Disposable Nonwovens
Medical Devices & Assemblies
Tubing & Fluids Handling
Wound Care

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)

Other characteristics

Brand: Arnitel
Density: 1080.0 - 1080.0 kg/m³
End Uses: Medical Devices, Medical Gowns, Tubing, Wound Dressings
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
Strain at Break: 300.0 - 300.0 %
Flexural Modulus: 20.0 - 20.0 MPa
Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Markets: Healthcare & Pharma
Flame Rating: UL 94 HB
Technology: Elastomers
Packaging Type: Bags
Boxes
Silos
Super Sacks
Material Features: Good Stiffness
Low Viscosity
UL Flame Rated
Certifications and Compliance: ISO 14001
OHSAS
REACH (Europe)
UL 94
Medical Tubes Application Data: Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions in respiratory tubing due to its excellent breathability, preventing condensation. Arnitel® TPC allows for light weight solutions as compared to silicone alternatives
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Medical Devices
Medical Gowns
Tubing
Wound Dressings
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 8

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Flexural Modulus	20	MPa	ISO 178
Charpy Impact Strength (at +23°C)	N	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact Strength (at -30°C)	N	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
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 -20°C)	N	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A
Tensile Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C)	N	kJ/m²	ISO 8256/1

Table 2 of 8

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)	180	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3
Glass Transition Temperature (at 10°C/min)	-80	°C	ISO 11357-1/-2
Glass Transition Temperature from DMTA (tan d)	-74	°C	ASTM D5026/D7028
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (parallel)	2.2	E-4/°C	ISO 11359-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (normal)	2.2	E-4/°C	ISO 11359-1/-2
Burning Behaviour (at 1.5 mm Nominal Thickness)	UL HB	class	IEC 60695-11-10
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical, 1.5 mm)	50	°C	UL746B
Relative Temperature Index (with impact, 1.5 mm)	50	°C	UL746B
Relative Temperature Index (without impact, 1.5 mm)	50	°C	UL746B

Table 3 of 8

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Volume Resistivity	5E12	Ohm*m	IEC 62631-3-1

Table 4 of 8

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Unit
Density of Melt	905	kg/m³

Table 5 of 8

3 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Water Absorption	0.8	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Density	1080	kg/m³	ISO 1183
Apparent Density	645	kg/m³	ISO 60

Table 6 of 8

10 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Modulus	25	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 5% strain	1.3	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain	2.1	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 50% strain	4.5	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain	5.1	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break	15	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break	>300	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break	900	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Shore A Hardness (3s)	85	—	ISO 868
Shore D Hardness (3s)	25	—	ISO 868

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