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PEARLTHANE® CLEAR 15N85

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyether)

Supplied by Merquinsa

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Product Description
PEARLTHANE® CLEAR 15N85 is a polyether copolymer based TPU, supplied in form of transparent, colorless pellets, combining excellent mechanical properties and good hydrolysis resistance. It can be extruded and injection molded. PEARLTHANE® CLEAR 15N85 features outstanding color, very low yellowness index as well as unique transparency.

PEARLTHANE® CLEAR 15N85 can be used for making highly colorless and transparent footwear visible components as well as technical parts such seals. To improve the microbiological protection of PEARLTHANE® CLEAR 15N85, it is necessary to add a biocide, preferably in form of TPU-based masterbatch.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Features 
  • Good Colorability
  • High Clarity
  • Hydrolysis Resistant
Uses 
  • Footwear
  • Sporting Goods
  
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Clear/Transparent
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
      
--
 
 ASTM D792
--
g/cm³
 DIN 53479
Moisture Content
%
 Internal Method
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Abrasion
mm³
 DIN 53516
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress
     ASTM D412, DIN 53504
100% Strain
psi
  
300% Strain
psi
  
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D412, DIN 53504
Tensile Elongation
      
Break
%
 ASTM D412
Break
%
 DIN 53504
Tear Strength
      
-- 2
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
--
lbf/in
 DIN 53515
Compression Set
     ASTM D395B
73°F, 70.0 hr
%
  
158°F, 24.0 hr
%
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness
      
Shore A
 
 ASTM D2240
Shore A
 
 DIN 53505
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature (DSC)
°F
 DIN 51007
Melting Temperature 3
°F
 Internal Method
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: PEARLTHANE® CLEAR 15N85, PEARLTHANE CLEAR 15N85, PEARLTHANE® , PEARLTHANE, PEARLTHANECLEAR15N85, CLEAR 15 N 85, CLEAR 15N85, CLEAR15, 15N, N85, CLEAR15N85, Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer, Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyether), Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer Polyether, TPU-Polyether, TPUPolyether, TPU:Polyether, TPU/Polyether, TPU+Polyether, TPU_Polyether, TPU Polyether, Thermoplastic Polyurethane, TPU, Merquinsa, ThermoplasticPolyurethaneElastomerPolyether, ThermoplasticPolyurethane, 15CLEAR
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Clarity, Good Colorability.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): EC (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Holding Pressure
psi
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Screw L/D Ratio
 
  
Injection Notes
Closing force: 30 tons
Screw diameter: 1.02 in
Maximum Hydraulic Pressure: 3050 psi
Mould: Plaque 4.7x4.7x0.08 in
Injection time: 2.5 sec
Holding time: 15 sec
Cooling time: 28 sec
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Die C
3Kofler
 
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