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PEARLTHANE® ECO D12T85

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer

Supplied by Merquinsa

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Product Description
PEARLTHANE® ECO D12T85 is a 85 Shore D, High Performance natural TPU based on Renewable Sources with ca. 44% renewable content according to ASTM D6866 for Extrusion and Injection Molding applications. This natural TPU resin features properties similar to standard TPU of same hardness, i.e. excellent mechanical properties and abrasion resistance.

PEARLTHANE® eco D12T85 enhances the performance of a wide range of end use products that ranges from automotive, consumer electronics and sport and leisure applications among others where environmentally-friendly materials can bring value to the end product.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Features 
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Medium Hardness
  • Renewable Resource Content
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Consumer Applications
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Sporting Goods
  
Agency Ratings 
 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
      
--
 
 ASTM D792
-- 2
g/cm³
 ISO 2781
Moisture Content 3
%
 Internal Method
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Abrasion Loss
mm³
 DIN 53516
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress
     ASTM D412, ISO 37
100% Strain
psi
  
300% Strain
psi
  
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D412, ISO 37
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D412, ISO 37
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)
 
 ASTM D2240, ISO 868
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature 4
°F
 DIN 51007
Melting Temperature 5
°F
 Internal Method
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Biobased Content
%
 ASTM D6866
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant, Renewable Resources, From Renewable Resources, Renewable Resource Derived, Renewable Raw Materials, Renewable Resource Content, Medium Hardness.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector, Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): ASTM (1), 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
  
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
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
220°C
3MQSA 44
450°F /10min
5Temperature at which MFI = 10 g/10 min @ 21.6 kg
 
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