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Desmopan® 481

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyester)

Supplied by Bayer MaterialScience AG

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Product Description
injection molding grade; free from plasticizers; grease and oil-resistant; low compression set; high elasticity; good heat resistance; Easy release; Application; Roller coating; Seals, membranes; Automotive engineering
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
Features 
  • Good Mold Release
  • Grease Resistant
  • High Elasticity
  • High Heat Resistance
  • Low Compression Set
  • Oil Resistant
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Membranes
  • Seals
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
lb/in³
 ISO 1183 2
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress 3
     DIN 53504
Break, 73°F
psi
  
100% Strain, 73°F
psi
  
Tensile Stress - 300% Strain 4 (73°F)
psi
 DIN 53504
Tensile Strain 3 (Break, 73°F)
%
 DIN 53504
Abrasion Resistance (73°F)
mm³
 ISO 4649
Tensile Storage Modulus
     ISO 6721-1,-4
-4°F
psi
  
68°F
psi
  
140°F
psi
  
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tear Strength 5
lbf/in
 ISO 34-1
Compression Set
     ISO 815
73°F, 72.0 hr
%
  
158°F, 24.0 hr
%
  
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Impact Resilience
%
 ISO 4662
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness
     ISO 868 2
Shore A, 3 sec
 
  
Shore D, 15 sec
 
  
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Compression Set, High Elasticity, Highly Elastic, High Heat Resistance, Good Mold Release, Easy Release, Good Demolding.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Tested in accordance with ISO 10350. 23°C/50%r.h. unless otherwise noted.
37.9 in/min
4200 mm/min
520 in/min
 
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