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PEARLTHANE® 12K85A

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyester)

Supplied by Merquinsa

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Product Description
PEARLTHANE® 12K85A is a standard polyester-based TPU, supplied in form of translucent, colourless pellets, combining hardness with excellent mechanical properties. It can be easily processed by cast film and blown film extrusion..

PEARLTHANE® 12K85A is used for the extrusion of films in general and especially adhesive films, either flat or blown films.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Features 
  • Medium Hardness
Uses 
  • Adhesives
  • Cast Film
  • Film
Agency Ratings 
 
Appearance 
  • Translucent
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Blown Film
  • Cast Film
  • Film Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
      
--
 
 ASTM D792
--
g/cm³
 DIN 53479
Moisture Content 2
%
 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
Yield
psi
 DIN 53504
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D412, DIN 53504
Tear Strength
      
-- 3
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
--
lbf/in
 DIN 53515
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)
 
 ASTM D2240, DIN 53505
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature (DSC) 4
°F
 DIN 51007
Melting Temperature 5
°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® 12K85A, PEARLTHANE 12K85A, PEARLTHANE® , PEARLTHANE, PEARLTHANE12K85A, 12 K 85 A, 12K85A, 12K, K85, 85A, Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer, Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyester), Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer Polyester, TPU-Polyester, TPUPolyester, TPU:Polyester, TPU/Polyester, TPU+Polyester, TPU_Polyester, TPU Polyester, Thermoplastic Polyurethane, TPU, Merquinsa, ThermoplasticPolyurethaneElastomerPolyester, ThermoplasticPolyurethane, K12
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Medium Hardness.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Cast Film.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1), EC (1).
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
Extruder Speed: 12 to 60 rpm
Extrusion Compression Ratio: 2:1 to 3:1
Extrusion L/D Ratio: 25:1 to 30:1
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2MQSA 44
3Die C
410°C/min
5Temperature at which MFI=10 g/10 min at 21.6 kg, MQSA 111
 
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