Arnitel® VT7812

Chemical Family: Polyesters

Arnitel® VT7812 is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) known for its distinctive blend of flexibility, high temperature resistance, and strength, along with excellent processing characteristics. In industries ranging from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® VT7812 is gaining recognition 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 extrusion technology and features special attributes such as high breathability and the need for material drying. These characteristics make it suitable for various applications with specific requirements.

Product families

Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Disposable Nonwovens

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)

Other characteristics

Brand: Arnitel
Density: 1220.0 - 1220.0 kg/m³
End Uses: Medical Gowns
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
Strain at Break: 300.0 - 300.0 %
Processing Methods: Extrusion, Film Extrusion
Markets: Healthcare & Pharma
Technology: Elastomers
Packaging Type: Bags
Boxes
Silos
Super Sacks
Material Features: Breathable
Certifications and Compliance: ISO 14001
OHSAS
REACH (Europe)
Medical Gowns 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) and since it forms a 100% barrier against fluids, bacteria and even viruses.
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Medical Gowns
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Extrusion
Film Extrusion

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)	207	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Water Absorption	130	%	Sim. to ISO 62
Density	1220	kg/m³	ISO 1183

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Modulus	320	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 5% strain	10.7	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain	14	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 50% strain	15	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain	16	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break	21	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break	>300	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break	200	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Shore D Hardness (3s)	50	—	ISO 868

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