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Arnitel® EM460-08
- Chemical Family
- Polyesters
Arnitel® EM460-08 is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) known for its exceptional combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance, and strength, complemented by excellent processing characteristics. Across industries such as automotive and E&E, it is gaining prominence 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 both extrusion and injection molding technologies and complies with food contact quality requirements.
Product families
Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers
- Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Arnitel
- Density
- 1150.0 - 1150.0 kg/m³
- Polymer Name
- Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
- Strain at Break
- 850.0 - 850.0 %
- Flexural Modulus
- 95.0 - 95.0 MPa
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion, Injection Molding
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Applications
- Consumer Goods — Furniture
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Boxes
- Silos
- Super Sacks
- Labeling Claims
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Material Features
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 14001
- OHSAS
- REACH (Europe)
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 9
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield Stress | 9 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Yield Strain | 45 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Flexural Modulus | 95 | 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 |
Table 2 of 9
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 189 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (parallel) | 1.6 | E-4/°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (normal) | 1.6 | E-4/°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| 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 9
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 4.4 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) | 350 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1E11 | Ohm*m | IEC 62631-3-1 |
Table 4 of 9
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density of Melt | 928 | kg/m³ |
| Thermal Conductivity of Melt | 0.1 | W/(m K) |
| Specific Heat Capacity Melt | 1800 | J/(kg K) |
| Effective Thermal Diffusivity | 5.99E-8 | m²/s |
Table 5 of 9
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | 0.7 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 0.3 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1150 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 6 of 9
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stress at Break (normal) | 20 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Strain at Break (normal) | 850 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Tear Strength (normal) | 119 | kN/m | ISO 34-1; Method B |
| Tear Strength (parallel) | 120 | kN/m | ISO 34-1; Method B |
Table 7 of 9
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | 85 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 5% strain | 3.9 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 10% strain | 6.6 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 50% strain | 9.2 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 100% strain | 9.3 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 300% strain | 11.8 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break | 23 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Strain at Break | >300 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | 700 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Compression Set Under Constant Strain (at 70°C) | 50 | % | ISO 815 |
| Shore D Hardness (3s) | 43 | — | ISO 868 |
Table 8 of 9
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 230 / * °C, 2.16 / * kg) | 46 | cm³/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Molding Shrinkage (parallel) | 1.25 | % | Sim. to ISO 294-4 |
| Molding Shrinkage (normal) | 1.5 | % | Sim. to ISO 294-4 |
Химическая стойкость
24 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Acetic acid (10% by mass) at 23°C | resistant |
| Ketones | Acetone at 23°C | resistant |
| Other | Ammonium hydroxide (10% by mass) at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | ASTM 1 at 23°C | resistant |
| Other | ASTM 3 at 23°C | resistant |
| Other | Brake fluids (DOT 3/4) at 23°C | not resistant |
| Other | Calcium chloride (10% by mass) at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | Chloroform at 23°C | not resistant |
| Ethers | Diethyl ether at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Alcohols | Ethanol at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | Ethyl Acetate at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | Fuel; Diesel at 85°C | resistant |
