Arnitel® EB463

Chemical Family: Polyesters

Arnitel® EB463 is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) known for its exceptional blend of flexibility, high-temperature resistance, strength, and excellent processing attributes. In industries like automotive and E&E, it serves as a lightweight, intelligent, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional rubbers, effectively reducing environmental impact and system costs. This material is well-suited for blow molding processes.

Product families

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Chassis & Brake
Powertrain & UTH

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)

Other characteristics

Brand: Arnitel
Density: 1150.0 - 1150.0 kg/m³
End Uses: Automotive Bellows, Automotive Boots
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
Strain at Break: 740.0 - 740.0 %
Processing Methods: Blow Molding
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Technology: Elastomers
Packaging Type: Bags
Boxes
Silos
Super Sacks
Certifications and Compliance: ISO 14001
OHSAS
REACH (Europe)
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Automotive Bellows
Automotive Boots
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Application Data: Arnitel® TPC allows for 20-40% lighter solutions than rubber and also more cost effective solutions than rubber. Arnitel® TPC allows for highly reliable solutions due to its high temperature resistance (more temperature resistance than TPV) and its good resistance against chemicals and greases
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Blow Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

7 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
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
Izod Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C)	N	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A

Table 2 of 7

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)	203	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3

Table 3 of 7

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 4 of 7

10 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Stress at Break (normal)	23	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 5% strain (normal)	3.7	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain (normal)	5.7	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 50% strain (normal)	8.3	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain (normal)	9.5	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break (normal)	740	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain (parallel)	5.3	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain (parallel) (+100°C)	2.8	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Tear Strength (normal)	103	kN/m	ISO 34-1; Method B
Tear Strength (parallel)	88	kN/m	ISO 34-1; Method B

Table 5 of 7

8 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Modulus	65	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 5% strain	3.7	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain	6.1	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 50% strain	11.5	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain	14	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break	17	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break	210	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Shore D Hardness (3s)	38	—	ISO 868

Table 6 of 7