Arnitel® EL430

Chemical Family: Polyesters

Arnitel® EL430 is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) known for its impressive combination of flexibility, high-temperature resistance, strength, and excellent processing properties. It serves as an innovative and eco-conscious substitute for traditional rubbers in industries like automotive and E&E. This choice contributes significantly to reducing environmental impact and system costs. Arnitel® EL430 is designed for injection molding processes, making it efficient and versatile for manufacturing applications. Importantly, it meets food contact quality standards, ensuring its suitability for applications where food safety is a key consideration.

Product families

Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Data Communication Cables
Power Transmission & Distribution

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)

Other characteristics

Brand: Arnitel
Density: 1130.0 - 1130.0 kg/m³
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
Strain at Break: 785.0 - 785.0 %
Processing Methods: Injection Molding
Markets: Electrical & Electronics
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

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Nominal Strain at Break	>50	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break	>50	%	ISO 527-1/-2

Table 2 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)	160	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3
Glass Transition Temperature from DMTA (tan d)	-58	°C	ASTM D5026/D7028

Table 3 of 6

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Density	1130	kg/m³	ISO 1183

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Modulus	47	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break	18	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break	>300	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break	785	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Shore A Hardness (3s)	92	—	ISO 868
Shore D Hardness (3s)	33	—	ISO 868

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