Elastomers/TPEs
Flexible Hydrolysis-Resistant Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Polyether) — Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) - Polyether type
Polyether TPUs offer superior resistance to hydrolysis, microbial attack, and cold temperatures, making them suitable for applications involving moisture or outdoor exposure.
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Manufacturers
3
Grades
3
Applications
5
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.14 - 1.25 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.5 - 1.5 %
- Transparency
- Opaque to Translucent
- Shrinkage
- 0.5 - 1.5 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 0.01 - 0.1 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 15 - 50 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 500 - 800 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- High (10-100+ J/m, notched)
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- -50 to -30 °C
- Melting Point
- 140 - 180 °C
- Continuous Service Temperature
- -40 to 90 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 30 - 60 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 5.0 - 6.0
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^10 - 10^12 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15 - 25 kV/mm
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)
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable (thermoplastic)
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
PolycondensationInjection MoldingExtrusionBlow Molding
Applications
Medical tubing
Seals
Hoses exposed to moisture
Films
Wire and cable jacketing
Available grades
TPU 70ATPU 80ATPU 90A
Manufacturers
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