Comparison
Abrasion Resistant Thermoplastic Polyurethane for Footwear vs PA66
A side-by-side comparison of Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) - Abrasion Resistant Grade for Footwear and Polyamide 6,6 (Nylon).
Physical
Density
1.18 - 1.22 g/cm³
1.14 g/cm³
Water Absorption (24h)
0.8 - 1.2 %
1.2 %
Transparency
Opaque to Translucent
Opaque
Shrinkage
0.6 - 1.4 %
1.5 – 2.0 %
Mechanical
Young's Modulus
0.05 - 0.15 GPa
3.0 GPa (dry)
Tensile Strength
35 - 55 MPa
80 MPa
Elongation at Break
450 - 650 %
60 %
Impact Strength (Izod)
High (20-80 J/m, notched)
50 J/m
Flexural Strength
—
110 MPa
Thermal
Glass Transition Temperature
-5 to 5 °C
70 °C
Melting Point
160 - 190 °C
255 – 265 °C
Continuous Service Temperature
-30 to 80 °C
100 – 120 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
50 - 70 °C
75 °C (unfilled)
Electrical
Dielectric Constant
5.5 - 6.5
4.0
Volume Resistivity
10^10 - 10^12 Ohm-cm
10¹² Ω·cm
Dielectric Strength
18 - 26 kV/mm
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Chemical resistance
Acids
Good
Poor
Bases
Good
Good
Solvents
Resists oils and greases; swells in strong acids, ketones
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UV Resistance
Fair (can yellow)
Fair
Alcohols
—
Good
Oils & Fuels
—
Excellent
Sustainability
Recyclability
Recyclable (thermoplastic)
Recyclable
Recycling Code
7 (Other)
7
Carbon Footprint
Moderate
~7.4 kg CO₂e / kg
Bio-based Content
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0 – 100 % (bio grades)