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Possibly the largest extruder of urethane paint protection films for the global automotive aftermarket, Argotec provides unmatched optical clarity, layflat, UV resistance, paint-like gloss finish, and outstanding processability for the adhesive coater.

ARGOGUARD® TECHNICAL DATA TABLE Typical Physical Properties

Argotec
Number		 Film Type
Description		 Physical
Property		 Test
Method		 Units Test
Value
18248
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: industrial, UV exposure, graphics
  • Extrusion method: blown film
  • Gauge: 1.0-10 mils (25-250 microns)
  • Width: up to 68 inches (2.18 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Smooth surface
  • Soft ether
  • Mid-range softening temperature
  • UV stabilized
 Hardness D-224 Shore 85 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa		 990
6.8
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa		 1750
12.1
Tensile strength psi
MPa		 7000
48.3
Elongation @ break % 570
Tensile set @ 200% % 21
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m		 475
83.2
Abrasion resistance D-10442 mg loss 5
46510
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aliphatic polycaprolactone
  • Uses: paint & metal protection
  • Extrusion method: flat die
  • Gauge: 0.4-12 mils (10-300 microns)
  • Width: up to 72 inches (1.91 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Smooth and matte surfaces
  • Hardest polycaprolactone
  • UV resistant
  • No additives
 Hardness D-224 Shore 60 D
Tensile strength D-412 psi
MPa
 7000
48.26
Elongation at break % 450
Gloss 60° >100
UV resistance A103 No change
at 3000 hours
49510
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aliphatic polycaprolactone
  • Uses: paint & metal protection
  • Extrusion method: flat die
  • Gauge: 0.4-12 mils (10-300 microns)
  • Width: up to 72 inches (1.91 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Smooth and matte surfaces
  • Hard polycaprolactone
  • UV resistant
  • No additives
 Hardness D-224 Shore 93 A
Tensile strength D-412 psi
MPa
 5000
34.47
Elongation at break % 550
Gloss 60° >100
UV resistance A103 No change
at 3000 hours

1 Die C.
2 Taber abrasion CS-17 wheel, 1000 gm weight, 1000 cycles.
3 QUV using UVA bulb, 4 hours 50°C UV exposure, 4 hours 60°C condensation.