Arnitel® EM460

Injection Molding, Film Extrusion, Food Contact Quality

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General Information

Arnitel® is a high-performance ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) that offers you a unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance and strength - plus excellent processing characteristics.
In industries ranging from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® is increasingly being as a lighter, smarter, greener alternative to conventional rubbers – reducing environmental impact and ultimately, system costs.
The product is supported by an experienced and knowledgeable global team continuously working on new ideas and applications, as well as exploring new markets. By listening to your needs and understanding your process and products, we develop solutions that make a real difference.
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General Document
Regulatory Affairs
  • Absence Declaration BNST2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Biocidal Products2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration DMF (2009/251/EC: Dimethylfumarate)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration ELV (2000/53/EC: Heavy metals)2024-02-15
  • Absence Declaration EPA 20 High Priority Substances 20192023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Food Allergens2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration NMP (N-Methylpyrrolidone)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Nano Materials2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Ozone Depleting Chemicals2024-06-27
  • Absence Declaration PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration PBT chemicals under TSCA section 6(h)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration PFAS2024-03-05
  • Absence Declaration POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants)2024-09-04
  • Absence Declaration Phthalates (2005/84/EC: DEHP, DBP, BBP,DINP,DIDP, DNOP)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Red Phosphorus2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration opBDE (2003/11/EC: Octa- / Pentabromodiphenylether)2023-11-16
  • CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 (INDUSTRIAL USE)2024-01-02
  • Compliance Statement EU Sanctions and Embargos2024-05-16
  • Conflict minerals declaration (EICC, GeSI)2024-05-15
  • Deforestation Statement, Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR)2024-09-19
  • Food Contact Canada Information (LONO)2024-11-06
  • Food Contact Declaration Europe Arnitel®2023-11-10
  • Food Contact Declaration MERCOSUR Arnitel®2024-06-27
  • Food Contact Declaration USA Arnitel®2023-11-21
  • Food Contact India Information Letter2023-05-11
  • Food Contact Singapore Information Letter2024-02-15
  • Packaging Declaration EU Decision 97/129/EC (labelling)2024-04-17
  • Packaging, Packaging Waste and CONEG declaration (94/62/EC)2021-12-06
  • REACH Registration Statement2024-03-27
  • REACH STATEMENT KOREA2023-11-16
  • REACH STATEMENT TURKYE2023-11-16
  • RoHS Statement (2011/65/EC: Heavy metals)2024-02-01
  • SVHC, REACH Annex XIV and –XVII Statement2024-11-08
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Processing technology
Extrusion, Injection Molding
Automotive OEM
BMW, CALLOUT, VW
OEM Specification
ASTM D6835 TEEE0200 A00280
GS 93016 (2011-01)
ISO 20029-TPC-ET,,M,40-19-008,,
VW50180 (2019-04)
Applications
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Rheological properties

Melt volume-flow rate
46
cm³/10min
Temperature
230
°C
Load
2.16
kg
Molding shrinkage [parallel]
1.25
%
Molding shrinkage [normal]
1.5
%

Mechanical properties

Flexural modulus
98
MPa
Charpy impact strength (+23°C)
N
kJ/m²
Charpy impact strength (-30°C)
N
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C)
N
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (-30°C)
N
kJ/m²
Izod notched impact strength (+23°C)
N
kJ/m²
Izod notched impact strength (-20°C)
N
kJ/m²
Tensile notched impact strength (+23°C)
187
kJ/m²

Mechanical properties (die cutting)

Stress at break (normal)
20
MPa
Strain at break (normal)
860
%
Tear strength (normal)
122
kN/m
Tear strength (parallel)
119
kN/m

Thermal properties

Melting temperature (10°C/min)
189
°C
Vicat softening temperature (50°C/h 50N)
50
°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel)
1.6
E-4/°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal)
1.6
E-4/°C
Burning Behav. at 1.5 mm nom. thickn.
HB
class
Thickness tested
1.5
mm
UL recognition
Yes
-
Relative Temperature Index - electrical
50
°C
RTI electrical (Thickness (1) tested)
1.5
mm
Relative Temperature Index - with impact
50
°C
RTI with impact (Thickness (1) tested)
1.5
mm
Relative Temperature Index - without impact
50
°C
RTI without impact (Thickness (1) tested)
1.5
mm

Electrical properties

Relative permittivity (1 MHz)
4.4
-
Dissipation factor (1 MHz)
350
E-4
Volume resistivity
1E11
Ohm*m
Electric strength
20
kV/mm
Comparative tracking index
600
V

Other properties

Water absorption
0.7
%
Humidity absorption
0.3
%
Density
1150
kg/m³

Rheological calculation properties

Density of melt
928
kg/m³
Thermal conductivity of melt
0.1
W/(m K)
Spec. heat capacity melt
1800
J/(kg K)
Eff. thermal diffusivity
5.99E-8
m²/s

Mechanical properties (TPE)

Tensile modulus
90
MPa
Stress at 5% strain
4.5
MPa
Stress at 10% strain
7
MPa
Stress at 50% strain
9.7
MPa
Stress at 100% strain
9.2
MPa
Stress at 300% strain
11.8
MPa
Stress at break
23
MPa
Strain at break
>300
%
Nominal strain at break
900
%
Compression Set under constant strain at 70 °C
50
%
Shore D Hardness (3s)
40
-

JSON SPT

Melt volume-flow rate
46
cm³/10min
Temperature
230
°C
Load
2.16
kg

Diagrams

Applications

Conveyor Belts

Industry
Industrial equipment
Material
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Optical Fiber Cable guides and connectors

Industry
Building & construction
Material
Components used during installation of optical fiber networks inside buildings, the components protect the optical fibers from damaging our pressure, both leading to signal loss, during installation and use.}
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Phone case

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
Product designers and manufacturers increasingly rely on thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material solutions to produce and deliver highly durable and high-quality soft touch parts. Compared to the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials traditionally used for soft-touch manufacturing, TPEs offer better resistance to warpage and fatigue, as well as better protection against UV, chemical, and oil exposure.}
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Spider Couplings

Industry
Industrial equipment
Material
A spider coupling ensures misalignment in metal shaft connections does not affect the lifetime of the couplers. In essence, the spider coupling dampens the initial hit when the shafts start to rotate.}
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Support Springs

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
Low creep flexing solution for slats and mattresses, creating ultimate sleep comfort by changing durometer per section of your bed.}
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Virtual Reality

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
Different Arnitelgrades used in VR headware, combining the excellent skin chemical resistance with comfort, durability and manufacture ability.}
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