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PEARLTHANE® CLEAR 15N80

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyether)

Supplied by Merquinsa

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Product Description
PEARLTHANE® CLEAR 15N80 is a polyether copolymer-based TPU, supplied in form of translucent, colorless, combining low hardness with excellent mechanical properties and excellent hydrolysis resistance. It can be extruded and injection-molded.

PEARLTHANE® CLEAR 15N80 is used for making films, cables, tubing, profiles and different technical parts. To improve the microbiological protection of PEARLTHANE® CLEAR 15N80, it is necessary to add a biocide, preferably in form of TPU-based masterbatch.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Features 
  • Hydrolysis Resistant
  • Low Hardness
  
Uses 
  • Cable Jacketing
  • Film
  • Profiles
  • Tubing
  
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Translucent
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 Loss
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, DIN 53504
Tear Strength
      
-- 2
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
--
lbf/in
 DIN 53515
Compression Set
     ASTM D395
73°F, 70.0 hr
%
  
158°F, 24.0 hr
%
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)
 
 ASTM D2240, DIN 53505
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature (DSC)
°F
 DIN 51007
Melting Temperature
°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 15N80, PEARLTHANE CLEAR 15N80, PEARLTHANE® , PEARLTHANE, PEARLTHANECLEAR15N80, CLEAR 15 N 80, CLEAR 15N80, CLEAR15, 15N, N80, CLEAR15N80, 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: Low Hardness.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Tubing, Tube.
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
Injection Time: 4 sec
Holding Time: 10 sec
Cooling Time: 30 sec
Closing force: 30 tons
Screw diameter: 1.02 in
Maximum hydraulic pressure: 3050 psi.
Mold: Plaque 4.7x4.7x0.08 in.
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
Compression Ratio: 2:1 to 3:1
Screw Speed: 12 to 60 rpm
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Die C
 
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