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PEARLBOND® 103

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polycaprolactone)

Supplied by Merquinsa

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Product Description
PEARLBOND® 103 is a linear, polycaprolactone-based polyurethane, supplied in form of small white pellets, which combines a very high crystallization rate with a very high thermoplasticity level. PEARLBOND® 103 is mainly used for making heat-sealable fabrics (Thermobonding), obtained by coating processes such as scattering or dot-coating (powder or paste).
PEARLBOND® 103 is used for textile coating for making shoe-stiffeners (toe puffs & counters), by extrusion or sintering process.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Features 
  • Crystalline
  • Heat Sealable
  
Uses 
  • Coating Applications
  • Fabrics
  • Footwear
  • Textile Applications
  
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • White
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Coating
  • Extrusion
  • Sintering
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (160°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ISO 868
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melting Temperature
°F
  
Fill Analysis
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Apparent Viscosity (320°F)
Pa·s
 ASTM D3835
Additional Information
Crystallization Rate, MQSA 12 B: Very high
Brookfield RVT Viscosity, MQSA 55A(15% in MEK): 30-60 mPa-s
Melt Flow Index, DIN 53.735, 170 °C/ 2.16 Kg: 70 to 90g/ 10 min
Thermoplasticity, MQSA 68 A: Very high
Softening Range, MQSA 70 A (Kofler): 58 - 62°C
Melting Range, MQSA 70 A (Kofler): 60 - 64°C
The properties: Shore Hardness ISO 868, Melt Mass Flow Rate ISO 1133, Density ISO 1183 and Apparent Viscosity ASTM D3835 were tested in accordance with DIN standards. The other properties were tested in accordance with MQSA test standards.
Related Terminology
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Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): EC (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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