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PEARLTHANE® MAXI 12T85E

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyester)

Supplied by Merquinsa

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Product Description
PEARLTHANE® MAXI 12T85E is a polyester based TPU, supplied in form of transparent, colourless pellets, featuring medium hardness, good mechanical properties and outstanding abrasion resistance. This grade is intended for extrusion applications.

Applications:
PEARLTHANE® MAXI D12T85E can be mainly used for making extruded profiles, hoses and films.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Features 
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Medium Hardness
  
Uses 
  • Film
  • Hose
  • Profiles
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Clear/Transparent
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
      
--
 
 ASTM D792
--
g/cm³
 DIN 53479
Moisture Content
%
 Internal Method
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress
      
100% Strain
psi
 ASTM D412
100% Strain
psi
 DIN 53504
300% Strain
psi
 ASTM D412
300% Strain
psi
 DIN 53504
Tensile Strength
      
Yield
psi
 ASTM D412
Yield
psi
 DIN 53504
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D412, DIN 53504
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)
 
 ASTM D2240, DIN 53505
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature (DSC) 2
°F
 DIN 51007
Melting Temperature 3
°F
 Internal Method
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Medium Hardness, Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant.
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).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
L/D Ratio: 25:1 to 30:1
Screw Compression Ratio: 2:1 to 3:1
Screw Speed: 12 to 60 rpm
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2DSC 10°C/min
3Temperature at which MFI = 10 g/10 min @ 21.6 kg
 
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