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IROGRAN® A 78 E 4506

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyester)

Supplied by Huntsman Corporation

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Product Description
IROGRAN A 78 E 4506 is a thermoplastic polyester-polyurethane for injection moulding and extrusion applications.

Additional characteristics of the product are excellent mechanical properties and high tear strength.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES
  • High production rates
  • Good melt flow
  • Softener-free
  • High oil resistance
  • Dynamically highly loadable

APPLICATIONS
For the production of profiles, spiral hoseshoses, jackets for high pressure hoses.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Good Flow
  • Good Tear Strength
  • Oil Resistant
Uses 
  • Hose
  • Profiles
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity 2
 
  
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR) (190°C/21.6 kg)
in³/10min
  
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (Injection Molded)
in/in
 ASTM D955
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Abrasion 2
mm³
 ISO 4649
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress 2
     DIN 53504
100% Strain
psi
  
300% Strain
psi
  
Tensile Stress 2 (Break)
psi
 DIN 53504
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break)
%
 DIN 53504
Tear Strength 2
lbf/in
 ISO 34-1
Compression Set 2
     ASTM D395, ISO 815
73°F, 24.0 hr
%
  
158°F, 24.0 hr
%
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness
     ASTM D2240, ISO 868
Shore A, Injection Molded
 
  
Shore D, Injection Molded
 
  
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Flow, Good Tear Strength.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
      
--
°F
  
Hot Air Dryer
°F
  
Drying Time
      
--
hr
  
Hot Air Dryer
hr
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Hopper Temperature
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 5 Temp.
°F
  
Adapter Temperature
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Injection Molded
 
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