Arnitel® VT3108
- Chemical Family
- Polyesters
Arnitel® VT3108 is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) known 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® VT3108 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 technology and boasts special features, including high breathability, the need for material drying, and compliance with requirements for food contact quality. These characteristics make it suitable for various applications with specific demands.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Apparel
- Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
- Waterproofing & Weatherproofing
- Food & Beverage Packaging
Product Families
- Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Arnitel
- Density
- 1250.0 - 1250.0 kg/m³
- End Uses
Breathable Outdoor Clothing, Film, Smokable Sausage Casings
- Polymer Name
- Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
- Strain at Break
- 280.0 - 280.0 %
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion, Film Extrusion
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Boxes
- Silos
- Super Sacks
- Labeling Claims
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Low Carbon Footprint (PCF)
- Material Features
- Breathable
- Cost Effective
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Barrier Properties
- Light Weight
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 14001
- OHSAS
- REACH (Europe)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Breathable Outdoor Clothing
- Film
- Smokable Sausage Casings
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Roofing Membranes Application Data
- Highly breathable
- Flexible and strong
- High temperature resistance
- Eco-friendly
- Extrusion processing.
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Film Extrusion
- Smokable Sausage Casings Application Data
Arnitel® TPC and Akulon® PA6 allow for reliable solutions since they yield excellent smoke penetration leading to great taste and sausage structure and high quality. Arnitel® TPC and Akulon® PA6 allow for sustainable solutions, since they are free of substances of hazardous concerns and thus more environmentally friendly than cellulose casings
- Breathable Outdoor Clothing Application Data
Arnitel® TPC allows for very sustainable solutions, since it is PFC free and 100% recyclable. Arnitel® TPC allows for very comfortable and reliable solutions due to its high breathability and 100% waterproof performance under all circumstances, unlike perforated membranes
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
4 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 -30°C) | N | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
Table 2 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 185 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (50°C/h 10N) | 156 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (50°C/h 50N) | 44 | °C | ISO 306 |
Table 3 of 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | 33 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1250 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 4 of 6
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | 110 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 5% strain | 5.1 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 10% strain | 8.1 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 50% strain | 12.5 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 100% strain | 14.1 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break | 20 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | 280 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Shore D Hardness (3s) | 45 | — | ISO 868 |
Table 5 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 230 / * °C, 2.16 / * kg) | 10 | cm³/10min | 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 |
