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CarboSil™ 40 90A

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer

Supplied by DSM PTG

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Good Surface Finish
  • Heat Sealable
  • High Clarity
  • High Tensile Strength
  • Low Gel
  • Oxidation Resistant
Uses 
  • Medical/Healthcare Applications
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Compression Molding
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
     ASTM D955
-- 2
in/in
  
-- 3
in/in
  
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D638
Ultimate
psi
  
50% Strain
psi
  
100% Strain
psi
  
300% Strain
psi
  
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength
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
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
Additional Information
Tensile Properties listed as ASTM D638, were tested according to ASTM D1708.
Silicone Content: 40 wt%
Flexural Stress at 5% Deflection, ASTM D790: 280 psi
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Clarity, High Tensile Strength, Low Gel, Good Surface Finish.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Medical Applications.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Screw L/D Ratio: 24:1
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Type A
3Type B
4Die C
 
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