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Arnitel® EM400

Arnitel® EM400

Manufacturer: DSM
Produced At:
 Europe / China
Product Category: Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer
Product No: Arnitel EM400 
Product Quantity: 25KG / BAG
Product Features: 
Drinking Water Contact Acceptable,Soft

Arnitel® EM400

Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer
Product Description:
Injection Molding or Extrusion Grade, Drinking Water Grade

Special Features:
  • USP class VI classified

  • Drinking Water Grade


Used In:
  • Washing Machine Timer Knobs

  • Screw Drivers and Plyers

  • Chair Carriers

  • Seat Suspension/Fabrics

  • Soft touch in spatulas and kitchenware

  • Railway Pads

  • Conveyor Belts


Arnitel® is a high-performance ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) that offers you a unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance and strength - plus excellent processing characteristics.
In industries ranging from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® is increasingly being as a lighter, smarter, greener alternative to conventional rubbers €" reducing environmental impact and ultimately, system costs.
The product is supported by an experienced and knowledgeable global team continuously working on new ideas and applications, as well as exploring new markets. By listening to your needs and understanding your process and products, we develop solutions that make a real difference.

Features 
  • Drinking Water Contact Acceptable,Soft 
Uses 
  • Conveyor Parts,Fabrics,Furniture,Kitchenware,Knobs,Power/Other Tools
Agency Ratings 
  • USP Class VI

Processing Method 
  • Extrusion,Injection Molding 
Multi-Point Data 
  • Isochronous Stress vs. Strain (ISO 11403-1)

  • Shear Modulus vs. Temperature (ISO 11403-1)

  • Viscosity vs. Shear Rate (ISO 11403-2)

Resin ID (ISO 1043)
  • ISO 18064 TPC-ET

Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
1.11
g/cm³
ISO 1183
Apparent (Bulk) Density
0.69
g/cm³
ISO 60
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
2.01
in³/10min
ISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage


ISO 294-4
Across Flow
1.5
%

Flow
1.5
%

Water Absorption


ISO 62
Saturation, 73°F
0.75
%

Equilibrium, 73°F, 50% RH
0.30
%

Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D, 3 sec)
33

ISO 868
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
5800
psi
ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress


ISO 527-2
Yield
1020
psi

Break
3050
psi

5.0% Strain
305
psi

10% Strain
508
psi

50% Strain
943
psi

100% Strain
1060
psi

300% Strain
1670
psi

Tensile Strain


ISO 527-2
Yield
77
%

Break
> 300
%

Nominal Tensile Strain at Break
  • > 50

  • 830

%
ISO 527-2
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tear Strength
540
lbf/in
ISO 34-1
Compression Set


ISO 815
73°F
14
%

158°F
47
%

Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength


ISO 179/1eA
-22°F
No Break


73°F
No Break


Notched Izod Impact Strength


ISO 180/1A
-4°F
No Break


73°F
No Break


Tensile Impact Strength (73°F)
104
ft·lb/in²
ISO 8256/1
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature 3
-108
°F
ISO 11357-2
Melting Temperature 3
383
°F
ISO 11357-3
CLTE


ISO 11359-2
Flow
1.2E-4
in/in/°F

Transverse
1.2E-4
in/in/°F

Effective Thermal Diffusivity
6.56E-8
m²/s

Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
1.0E+15
ohms·cm
IEC 60093
Electric Strength
510
V/mil
IEC 60243-1
Relative Permittivity


IEC 60250
100 Hz
4.10


1 MHz
4.00


Dissipation Factor


IEC 60250
100 Hz
1.0E-3


1 MHz
0.017


Comparative Tracking Index
600
V
IEC 60112
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flammability Classification (0.06 in)
HB

IEC 60695-11-10, -20
Fill Analysis
Nominal Value
Unit

Melt Density
0.896
g/cm³

Melt Thermal Conductivity
0.69
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F

Specific Heat Capacity of Melt
0.406
Btu/lb/°F

Injection
Nominal Value
Unit

Drying Temperature
212
°F

Drying Time
4.0 to 6.0
hr

Rear Temperature
374 to 410
°F

Middle Temperature
392 to 428
°F

Front Temperature
410 to 446
°F

Nozzle Temperature
428 to 464
°F

Processing (Melt) Temp
428 to 464
°F

Mold Temperature
68 to 122
°F

Injection Rate
Moderate-Fast


Back Pressure
435 to 1450
psi

Screw Compression Ratio
2.5:1.0


Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit

Melt Temperature
401 to 464
°F

Products are widely used in plastic modification, automotive, construction, electrical and electronic, industrial, daily necessities and other fields


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