Arnitel® EM460 LG4
- Chemical Family
- Polyesters
Arnitel® EM460 LG4 is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) renowned for its exceptional blend 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 extrusion and injection molding technologies and complies with food contact quality requirements.
Product families
- Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Arnitel
- Density
- 1290.0 - 1290.0 kg/m³
- End Uses
- Chair Carriers, Seating Suspension Fabrics
- Polymer Name
- Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
- Flexural Modulus
- 900.0 - 900.0 MPa
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion, Injection Molding
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Applications
- Consumer Goods — Furniture
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Boxes
- Silos
- Super Sacks
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 14001
- OHSAS
- REACH (Europe)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Chair Carriers
- Seating Suspension Fabrics
- Chair Carriers Application Data
Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions due to its retention of flexibility even at temperatures down to -40°C or at elevated temperatures up to 100 ˚C. Arnitel® TPC allows for solutions with nice toch & feel characteristics
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Injection Molding
- Seat Suspension/Fabrics Application Data
Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions due to its retention of flexibility even at temperatures down to -40°C or at elevated temperatures up to 100 ˚C. Arnitel® TPC allows for solutions with nice toch & feel characteristics
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield Strain | 18 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break | 18 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Flexural Modulus | 900 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C) | 30 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
Table 2 of 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 185 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Temperature of Deflection Under Load (1.80 MPa) | 110 | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
Table 3 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | 0.55 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 0.25 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1290 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 4 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | 1000 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break | 32 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Shore D Hardness (15s) | 56 | — | ISO 868 |
Table 5 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Index (at 230 °C, 2.16 kg) | 24 | g/10min | ISO 1133 |
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 |
