Arnitel® PB420-B

Chemical Family: Polyesters

Arnitel® PB420-B is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) known for its unique blend of flexibility, high temperature resistance, and strength, complemented by excellent processing characteristics. In industries spanning from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® PB420-B is increasingly favored 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 blow molding technology, offering versatility for various applications.

Product families

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Chassis & Brake
Powertrain & UTH

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)

Other characteristics

Brand: Arnitel
Density: 1180.0 - 1180.0 kg/m³
End Uses: Automotive Bellows, Automotive Boots
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
Strain at Break: 760.0 - 760.0 %
Processing Methods: Blow Molding
Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Technology: Elastomers
Packaging Type: Bags
Boxes
Silos
Super Sacks
Quality Standards: SAE J2558
Certifications and Compliance: ISO 14001
OHSAS
REACH (Europe)
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Automotive Bellows
Automotive Boots
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Resin
Application Data: Arnitel® TPC allows for 20-40% lighter solutions than rubber and also more cost effective solutions than rubber. Arnitel® TPC allows for highly reliable solutions due to its high temperature resistance (more temperature resistance than TPV) and its good resistance against chemicals and greases
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Blow Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 7

5 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Charpy Impact Strength (at -30°C)	N	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
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 7

3 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)	212	°C	ISO 11357-1/-3
Glass Transition Temperature (at 10°C/min)	-60	°C	ISO 11357-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load (0.45 MPa)	65	°C	ISO 75-1/-2

Table 3 of 7

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Density	1180	kg/m³	ISO 1183

Table 4 of 7

10 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Stress at Break (normal)	27	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 5% strain (normal)	4	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain (normal)	6.2	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 50% strain (normal)	9.3	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain (normal)	10.4	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break (normal)	760	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain (parallel)	5.5	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain (parallel) (+100°C)	3	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Tear Strength (normal)	104	kN/m	ISO 34-1; Method B
Tear Strength (parallel)	91	kN/m	ISO 34-1; Method B

Table 5 of 7

8 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Modulus	70	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 5% strain	3.5	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain	6	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 50% strain	11.6	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain	15.2	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at Break	16	MPa	ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break	160	%	ISO 527-1/-2
Shore D Hardness (3s)	37	—	ISO 868

Table 6 of 7