Comparison

Flexible Hydrolysis-Resistant Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Polyether) vs ABS

A side-by-side comparison of Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) - Polyether type and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.

Property

Flexible Hydrolysis-Resistant Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Polyether)

ABS

Physical

Density

1.14 - 1.25 g/cm³

1.04 – 1.07 g/cm³

Water Absorption (24h)

0.5 - 1.5 %

0.20 – 0.45 %

Transparency

Opaque to Translucent

Opaque

Shrinkage

0.5 - 1.5 %

0.4 – 0.9 %

Specific Gravity

—

1.05

Surface Finish

—

Matte to glossy

Mechanical

Young's Modulus

0.01 - 0.1 GPa

1.8 – 2.5 GPa

Tensile Strength

15 - 50 MPa

40 – 50 MPa

Elongation at Break

500 - 800 %

10 – 50 %

Impact Strength (Izod)

High (10-100+ J/m, notched)

200 – 400 J/m

Flexural Strength

—

60 – 80 MPa

Hardness (Rockwell R)

—

100 – 115

Thermal

Glass Transition Temperature

-50 to -30 °C

105 °C

Melting Point

140 - 180 °C

Amorphous (no true Tm)

Continuous Service Temperature

-40 to 90 °C

70 – 90 °C

Heat Deflection Temperature

30 - 60 °C

85 – 100 °C

Thermal Conductivity

—

0.17 W/m·K

CTE

—

80 – 100 × 10⁻⁶ /K

Electrical

Dielectric Constant

5.0 - 6.0

2.7 – 3.2

Volume Resistivity

10^10 - 10^12 Ohm-cm

10¹⁶ Ω·cm

Dielectric Strength

15 - 25 kV/mm

15 – 20 kV/mm

Surface Resistivity

—

10¹⁵ Ω

Chemical resistance

Acids

Good

—

Bases

Good

Solvents

Good resistance to oils, greases; swells in strong acids, ketones, and certain solvents

—

UV Resistance

Fair to Good (can yellow)

Poor (unless stabilized)

Acids (dilute)

—

Good

Alcohols

—

Good

Oils & Greases

—

Fair

Gasoline

—

Poor

Acetone

—

Attacks / dissolves

Weathering

—

Poor without stabilizers

Sustainability

Recyclability

Recyclable (thermoplastic)

Recyclable (mechanical)

Recycling Code

7 (Other)

Carbon Footprint

Moderate

~3.1 kg CO₂e / kg

Bio-based Content

—

0 %