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PEARLBOND® 520

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polycaprolactone)

Supplied by Merquinsa

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Product Description
PEARLBOND® 520 is a linear, polycaprolactone copolyester polyurethane with a very high crystallization rate and a very high thermoplasticity level.
PEARLBOND® 520 is soluble in esters, ketones, xylene, toluene and chlorinated solvents.
PEARLBOND® 520 can be added to formulations of REACTIVE POLYURETHANE HOT-MELTS, in order to improve the crystallisation speed.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • White
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Melting Temperature
°F
  
Fill Analysis
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Apparent Viscosity (266°F)
Pa·s
 ASTM D3835
Additional Information
OH Value MQSA 47 A: <3 mg KOH/g
Moisture Content MQSA 44: < 0.15 %
Melting Point MQSA 70 A (Kofler): 66 + 2 °C
Thermoplasticity MQSA 68 A: Very high
Crystallization rate MQSA 12 B: 9 - 11 min.
Melt-Flow Index, DIN 53.735 (170° C / 2.16 Kg): 15 - 30 g/10 min.
The properties: 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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