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In addition to serving as both liquid and viral barriers, ArgoMed™ polyurethane high-MVT breathable medical films can be formulated with antimicrobial components that kill infection causing bacteria on contact.

ARGOMED® TECHNICAL DATA TABLE Typical Physical Properties

Argotec
Number
Film Type
Description
Physical
Property
Test
Method
Units Test
Value
18103
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: textile lamination, medical devices
  • Extrusion method: blown film
  • Gauge: 1.0-10 mils (25-250 microns)
  • Width: up to 86 inches (2.18 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Smooth surface
  • Soft ether
  • Mid-range softening temperature
  • USP Class VI certified polymer
  • FDA CFR 175.105
Hardness D-224 Shore 84 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
900
6.2
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
1400
9.6
Tensile strength psi
MPa
5500
37.9
Elongation @ break % 540
Tensile set @ break % 40
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
460
80.6
Abrasion resistance D-10442 mg loss 20
18411
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: textile lamination, medical devices
  • Extrusion method: flat die
  • Gauge: 0.2-125 mils (5-3125 microns)
  • Width: up to 63 inches (1.6 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Smooth & matte surfaces
  • Soft ether
  • Mid-range softening temperature
  • USP Class VI certified polymer
  • No slip/lube
Hardness D-224 Shore 86 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
1100
7.6
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
1750
12.1
Tensile strength psi
MPa
4800
33
Elongation @ break % 640
Tensile set @ break % 70
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
600
105
Abrasion resistance D-10442 mg loss 30
MVT1.0 mil, 38°C, 90% RH E-968 g/m2/day 3000
29102
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyester
  • Uses: die cut & seal
  • Extrusion method: flat die
  • Gauge: 5-125 mils (125-3125 microns)
  • Width: up to 60 inches (1.52 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Matte 2 surface
  • Hard ester
  • High softening temperature
Hardness D-224 Shore 95 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
1600
11
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
3500
24.1
Tensile strength psi
MPa
8000
55.2
Elongation @ break % 450
Tensile set @ 200% E % 17
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
600
105.0
Abrasion resistance D-10443 mg loss 2.6
Typical melt temperature N/A °C
°F
185-192
365-378
29213
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyester
  • Uses: textile lamination, die cut & seal, medical devices
  • Extrusion method: blown film
  • Gauge: 1.0-10 mils (25-250 microns)
  • Width: up to 86 inches (2.18 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Smooth finish
  • Hard ester
  • High softening temperature
  • USP Class VI
  • FDA CFR 175.105
  • FDA CFR 177.1680
  • FDA CFR 177.2600
Hardness D-224 Shore 90 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
1600
11.0
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
3500
24.1
Tensile strength psi
MPa
8000
55.2
Elongation @ break % 450
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
600
105.1
Abrasion resistance D-10443 mg loss 2.6

1 Die C.
2 Taber abrasion H-22 wheel, 1000 gm weight, 1000 cycles.
3 Taber abrasion CS-17 wheel, 1000 gm weight, 1000 cycles.