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Elasthane™ 55D MR

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyether)

Supplied by DSM PTG

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Aromatic
  • Biocompatible
  • High Strength
  • Hydrolytically Stable
  
Uses 
  • Medical/Healthcare Applications
Agency Ratings 
 
Appearance 
  • Clear Amber
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (224°C/1.2 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
     ASTM D955
-- 2
in/in
  
-- 3
in/in
  
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
psi
 ASTM D1708
Tensile Stress
     ASTM D1708
50% Strain
psi
  
100% Strain
psi
  
300% Strain
psi
  
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D1708
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (5.0% Strain)
psi
 ASTM D790
Taber Abrasion Resistance (1000 Cycles, 1000 g, H-18 Wheel)
mg
 ASTM D1044
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tear Strength 4
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Compression Set (77°F, 22.0 hr)
%
 ASTM D395
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
 ASTM D1525
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM E831
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Strength
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (60 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Strength.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Medical Applications.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): DMF (1), FDA (1).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
24 in disk
3Flame bar
4Die C
 
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