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Arnitel® EM400-08

Chemical Family
Polyesters

Arnitel® EM400-08 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 substitute for traditional rubbers, resulting in 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
1110.0 - 1110.0 kg/m³
End Uses
Belts & Belt Repair, Conveyor Parts
Polymer Name
Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
Strain at Break
300.0 - 300.0 %
Processing Methods
Extrusion, Injection Molding
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Industrial
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 End Uses
  • Belts & Belt Repair
  • Conveyor Parts
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin

Technical data

Table 1 of 6

7 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Yield Stress6MPaISO 527-1/-2
Yield Strain50%ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break>50%ISO 527-1/-2
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C)NkJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C)NkJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Izod Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C)NkJ/m²ISO 180/1A
Izod Notched Impact Strength (at -20°C)NkJ/m²ISO 180/1A

Table 2 of 6

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)195°CISO 11357-1/-3
Glass Transition Temperature (at 10°C/min)-73°CISO 11357-1/-2

Table 3 of 6

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density1110kg/m³ISO 1183

Table 4 of 6

6 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Modulus40MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain3MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain6.6MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break20MPaISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break>300%ISO 527-1/-2
Shore D Hardness (15s)33—ISO 868

Table 5 of 6

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melt Flow Index (at 230 / * °C, 2.16 / * kg)32g/10minISO 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
CharacteristicValueUnit
OtherAcetic acid (10% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
KetonesAcetone at 23°Cresistant
OtherAmmonium hydroxide (10% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherASTM 1 at 23°Cresistant
OtherASTM 3 at 23°Cresistant
OtherBrake fluids (DOT 3/4) at 23°Cnot resistant
OtherCalcium chloride (10% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherChloroform at 23°Cnot resistant
EthersDiethyl ether at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
AlcoholsEthanol at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherEthyl Acetate at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherFuel; Diesel at 85°Cresistant

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