Arnitel® PL381
- Chemical Family
- Polyesters
Arnitel® PL381 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 ranging from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® PL381 is gaining prominence as a more sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional rubbers, resulting in reduced environmental impact and lower system costs. This material can be processed using injection molding technology, offering versatility for various applications.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Housewares
- Other Building Envelope & Roofing Applications
- Waterproofing & Weatherproofing
Product Families
- Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Arnitel
- Density
- 1160.0 - 1160.0 kg/m³
- End Uses
- House Wrap, Kitchenware
- Polymer Name
- Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
- Strain at Break
- 300.0 - 300.0 %
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Boxes
- Silos
- Super Sacks
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 14001
- OHSAS
- REACH (Europe)
- House Wrap Application Data
The roofing membrane uses the EM400+UV MB and EM402-L, whereas the house wrap uses PL381 and PM381.; Arnitel® offers intrinsic breathability at the same level of TPU; Arnitel® allows for the possibility to run at lower film thickness and at higher extrusion speed versus TPU, which allows for a lower cost system; Arnitel® has a commercial track record for over 20 years
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- House Wrap
- Kitchenware
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Soap Dispensers Application Data
Arnitel® offers good elasticity and low hysteresis, resulting in good spring characteristics; No metal spring required in dispenser with Arnitel®; Arnitel® has good colorability with a stable white base color
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 7
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tensile Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C) | 179 | kJ/m² | ISO 8256/1 |
Table 2 of 7
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 212 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (parallel) | 1.5 | E-4/°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (normal) | 1.5 | E-4/°C | ISO 11359-1/-2 |
Table 3 of 7
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative Permittivity (100Hz) | 4.7 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Relative Permittivity (1 MHz) | 4.4 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (100 Hz) | 310 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (1 MHz) | 810 | E-4 | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1E12 | Ohm*m | IEC 62631-3-1 |
| Electric Strength | 20 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 |
| Comparative Tracking Index | 600 | V | IEC 60112 |
Table 4 of 7
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | 7 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 0.4 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1160 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 5 of 7
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | 45 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 5% strain | 2.5 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 10% strain | 4 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 50% strain | 7 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 100% strain | 8.5 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 300% strain | 11.8 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break | 14 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Strain at Break | >300 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | 450 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Tear Strength | 74 | kN/m | ISO 34-1; Method B |
| Shore D Hardness (3s) | 33 | — | ISO 868 |
Table 6 of 7
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 230 / * °C, 2.16 / * kg) | 32 | cm³/10min | ISO 1133 |
| Molding Shrinkage (parallel) | 1.55 | % | ISO 294-4 |
| Molding Shrinkage (normal) | 1.75 | % | ISO 294-4 |
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 |
