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Arnitel® Care L140E
- Chemical Family
- Polyesters
Arnitel® Care L140E is a high-performance copolyester-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPC) known for its flexibility, chemical resistance, and high-temperature performance. This material is particularly suitable for various applications in the medical industry, including breathable monolithic films, kink-resistant tubing, soft-touch components, and more.
Product families
Applications
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
- Tubing & Fluids Handling
- Wound Care
Product Families
Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers
- Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Arnitel
- Density
- 1110.0 - 1110.0 kg/m³
- End Uses
- Tubing, Wound Dressings
- Polymer Name
- Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
- Strain at Break
- 825.0 - 825.0 %
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion, Injection Molding
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 HB
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Boxes
- Silos
- Super Sacks
- Material Features
- Medium 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
- Tubing
- Wound Dressings
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Respiratory Tubes Application Data
Respirator tubing is both used in monowall and in spiralized reinforced designs.; Arnitel® has USP class VI and FDA approved grades available; Arnitel® offers a good combination of flexibility, strength and kink resistance; Arnitel® has high breathable grades available to prevent condensation inside the tube
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 8
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield Stress | 7 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Yield Strain | 77 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | >50 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| 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) | 218 | kJ/m² | ISO 8256/1 |
Table 2 of 8
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 195 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Glass Transition Temperature (at 10°C/min) | -78 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-2 |
| 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
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Permittivity (100Hz) | 4.1 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 4 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (100 Hz) | 10 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) | 170 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1E13 | Ohm*m | IEC 62631-3-1 |
| Electric Strength | 20 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600 | V | IEC 60112 |
Table 4 of 8
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density of Melt | 896 | kg/m³ |
| Thermal Conductivity of Melt | 0.1 | W/(m K) |
| Specific Heat Capacity Melt | 1700 | J/(kg K) |
| Effective Thermal Diffusivity | 6.56E-8 | m²/s |
Table 5 of 8
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | 0.75 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 0.3 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1110 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
| Apparent Density | 690 | kg/m³ | ISO 60 |
Table 6 of 8
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | 40 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 5% strain | 2.1 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 10% strain | 3.5 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 50% strain | 6.5 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 100% strain | 7.3 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break | 21 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Strain at Break | >300 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | 825 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Shore D Hardness (3s) | 33 | — | ISO 868 |
Table 7 of 8
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 230 / * °C, 2.16 / * kg) | 33 | cm³/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Molding Shrinkage (parallel) | 1.5 | % | 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 |
