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Arnitel® PL420-H

Chemical Family
Polyesters

Arnitel® PL420-H is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) renowned for its exceptional blend of flexibility, high temperature resistance, and strength, complemented by excellent processing characteristics. In industries spanning from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® PL420-H 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 injection molding technology and includes heat stabilization for enhanced performance in demanding applications.

Product families

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
  • Chassis & Brake
  • Exterior & Body

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers
  • Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)

Other characteristics

Brand
Arnitel
Density
1180.0 - 1180.0 kg/m³
End Uses
Automotive Exterior Parts
Polymer Name
Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
Strain at Break
330.0 - 330.0 %
Flexural Modulus
80.0 - 80.0 MPa
Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Markets
Automotive & Transportation
Technology
Elastomers
OEM Standards
  • Callout
  • Ford
  • Volkswagen
Packaging Type
  • Bags
  • Boxes
  • Silos
  • Super Sacks
Additives Included
Heat Stabilizer
OEM Specifications
  • CALLOUT ASTM D6835 TEEE0310
  • CALLOUT ISO 20029-TPC-ETMH38-22-008
  • FORD WSS-M4D683-A2
  • VW 50180
Body Plugs Application Data

Arnitel® offers the best combination of peak temperature, flexibility and processability. Arnitel® has a proven portfolio of grades suitable for different types of bodyplugs

Certifications and Compliance
  • ISO 14001
  • OHSAS
  • REACH (Europe)
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
Automotive Exterior Parts
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 8

8 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Flexural Modulus80MPaISO 178
Charpy Impact Strength (at +23°C)NkJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact Strength (at -30°C)NkJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
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
Izod Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C)NkJ/m²ISO 180/1A

Table 2 of 8

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)220°CISO 11357-1/-3

Table 3 of 8

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Volume Resistivity>1E13Ohm*mIEC 62631-3-1

Table 4 of 8

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density1180kg/m³ISO 1183

Table 5 of 8

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Stress at Break (normal)13MPaISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break (normal)330%ISO 527-1/-2
Tear Strength (normal)105kN/mISO 34-1; Method B
Tear Strength (parallel)97kN/mISO 34-1; Method B

Table 6 of 8

6 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Modulus86MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain6MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain9.6MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break14MPaISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break275%ISO 527-1/-2
Shore D Hardness (3s)38—ISO 868

Table 7 of 8

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 230 / * °C, 2.16 / * kg)23cm³/10minISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage (parallel)1.6%Sim. to ISO 294-4
Molding Shrinkage (normal)1.75%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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