Arnitel® EM460 LG4
Injection Molding or Extrusion Grade
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.
Special features
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 Chemicals2024-04-25
- 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)2023-10-27
- 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
- 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 Statement2024-03-27
Processing technology
Extrusion, Injection Molding
Extrusion, Injection Molding
Applications
Rheological properties
Melt flow index MFI
24
g/10min
ISO 1133
MFI test temperature
230
°C
ISO 1133
MFI test load
2.16
kg
ISO 1133
Mechanical properties
Yield strain
18
%
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break
18
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Flexural modulus
900
MPa
ISO 178
Izod notched impact strength (+23°C)
30
kJ/m²
ISO 180/1A
Thermal properties
Melting temperature (10°C/min)
185
°C
ISO 11357-1/-3
Temp. of deflection under load (1.80 MPa)
110
°C
ISO 75-1/-2
Other properties
Water absorption
0.55
%
Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity absorption
0.25
%
Sim. to ISO 62
Density
1290
kg/m³
ISO 1183
Mechanical properties (TPE)
Tensile modulus
1000
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Stress at break
32
MPa
ISO 527-1/-2
Shore D Hardness (15s)
56
-
ISO 868
Applications
Chair Carriers
Industry
Consumer goods
Material
Arnitel® TPC is a reliable solution for chair carriers due to its retention of flexibility even at temperatures down to -40°C (-40°F) or at elevated temperatures up to 100˚C (212°F). Akulon® PA6 is approved for chair bases and frames. Arnitel ECO is a bio-based alternative made from 50% renewable resources.}
Seat Suspension/Fabrics
Industry
Consumer goods
Arnitel® TPC is a reliable solution for seat suspension due to its retention of flexibility even at temperatures down to -40°C (-40°F) or at elevated temperatures up to 100˚C (212°F). Akulon® PA6 is approved for chair bases and frames. Arnitel ECO is a bio-based alternative made from 50% renewable resources.}
