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PEARLCOAT® 163K

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyether)

Supplied by Merquinsa

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Product Description
PEARLCOAT® 163K is a polyether based TPU, supplied in form of translucent, colourless pellets, combining hardness with excellent low temperature flexibility and very good hydrolysis resistance.

PEARLCOAT® 163K is used in melt coatings on textile substrates, for end-uses in industrial coatings (for life-jackets, etc.) obtained by extrusion and calendering.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Features 
  • Hydrolysis Resistant
  • Low Temperature Flexibility
  • Medium Hardness
Uses 
  • Coating Applications
  • Fabric Coatings
  • Safety Equipment
  • Textile Applications
  • Water Sports Equipment
Agency Ratings 
 
Appearance 
  • Translucent
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Calendering
  • Extrusion
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 DIN 53479
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Abrasion Loss
mm³
 DIN 53516
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress
     DIN 53504
100% Strain
psi
  
300% Strain
psi
  
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 DIN 53504
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 DIN 53504
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)
 
 DIN 53505
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature (DSC)
°F
 DIN 51007
Melting Temperature 2
°F
 Internal Method
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Softening Range 3 (11.8 mil)
°F
 Internal Method
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Medium Hardness, Low Temperature Flexibility.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Fabric Coatings, Fabric Coating, Water Sports Equipment, Watersports Equipment, Water Sport Equipment.
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 111
3Film, MQSA 70 (Kofler)
 
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