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IROGRAN® A 78 E 4723

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyester)

Supplied by Huntsman Corporation

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Product Description
IROGRAN A 78 E 4723 is a thermoplastic polyester-polyurethane for injection moulding and extrusion applications.

Additional characteristics of the product are flexibility and high mechanical resistance.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES
  • High transparence
  • Good melt flow
  • High wear resistance
  • High oil resistance
  • Dynamically highly loadable

APPLICATIONS
For the production of spiral hoses, profileshoses, jackets for high pressure hoses, technical parts.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Good Flexibility
  • Good Flow
  • Good Wear Resistance
  • High Clarity
  • Oil Resistant
Uses 
  • Engineering Parts
  • Hose
  • Profiles
RoHS Compliance 
Appearance 
  • Clear/Transparent
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
  
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR) (190°C/21.6 kg)
in³/10min
  
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Abrasion 2
mm³
 ISO 4649
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress 2
      
100% Strain
psi
 ASTM D412
100% Strain
psi
 DIN 53504
300% Strain
psi
 ASTM D412
300% Strain
psi
 DIN 53504
Tensile Strength 2
      
Break
psi
 ASTM D412
Break
psi
 DIN 53504
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break)
%
 ASTM D412, DIN 53504
Tear Strength 2
      
--
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
--
lbf/in
 ISO 34-1
Compression Set 2
     ASTM D395, ISO 815
73°F, 24.0 hr
%
  
158°F, 24.0 hr
%
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness
     ASTM D2240, ISO 868
Shore A, Injection Molded
 
  
Shore D, Injection Molded
 
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melting Temperature
°F
  
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Flow, Good Flexibility, Flexible, Good Wear Resistance, Wear Resistant, High Clarity.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Engineering Parts.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
      
--
°F
  
Hot Air Dryer
°F
  
Drying Time
      
--
hr
  
Hot Air Dryer
hr
  
Dew Point
°F
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Hopper Temperature
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 5 Temp.
°F
  
Adapter Temperature
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Nozzle: 338 to 392°F
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Injection Molded
 
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