Arnitel® ECO L700

22% Renewable Content, Injection Molding, Food Contact Quality

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.
Sustainability
Bio-based
Special features
Regulatory Affairs
Processing technology
Injection Molding
Design challenge
Haptics & Aesthetics | Stain and scratch resistance
Life cycle assessment

Rheological properties

Melt volume-flow rate
50
cm³/10min
Temperature
230
°C
Load
2.16
kg
Molding shrinkage [parallel]
1.25
%
Molding shrinkage [normal]
1.5
%

Mechanical properties

Strain at break
>50
%
Izod notched impact strength (-30°C)
3.4
kJ/m²

Thermal properties

Melting temperature (10°C/min)
209
°C
Glass transition temperature (10°C/min)
-2
°C
Vicat softening temperature (50°C/h 50N)
95
°C

Electrical properties

Volume resistivity
>1E13
Ohm*m
Surface resistivity
>1E15
Ohm
Electric strength
20
kV/mm

Other properties

Water absorption in water at 23°C after 24h
0.15
%
Humidity absorption
0.02
%
Density
1210
kg/m³

Mechanical properties (TPE)

Tensile modulus
340
MPa
Stress at 5% strain
16.6
MPa
Stress at 10% strain
21.9
MPa
Stress at 50% strain
20.3
MPa
Stress at 100% strain
19.8
MPa
Stress at break
36
MPa
Strain at break
>300
%
Nominal strain at break
420
%
Compression Set under constant strain at 70 °C
39
%
Tear strength
172
kN/m
Shore D Hardness (3s)
65
-

JSON SPT

Melt volume-flow rate
50
cm³/10min
Temperature
230
°C
Load
2.16
kg

Diagrams

Applications

Athletic Shoes Structural parts

Industry
Consumer goods
  • •} Higher energy return
  • •} Less energy loss
  • •} Better support and flexibility
  • •} Low carbon footprint and recycling options offering unique value propositions versus traditional materials
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Smokable Sausage Casings

Industry
Consumer goods
  • •} Highly breathable
  • •} Bio-based alternative that reduces carbon footpring by 50 percent
  • •} High-temperature resistance
  • •} Excellent processing characteristics
  • •} Lowest carbon footprint of PA6 available on the market
  • •} Yields faster moulding than standard PA6
  • •} Enables thinner wall designs.
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