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Polyurethane is the "go-to" polymer for critical film and sheet applications because it combines the toughness of rubber with the flexibility of a thermoplastic without the plasticizers.

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ARGOTHANE®
 ALIPHATIC POLYCAPROLACTONE TPU Typical Physical Properties

Argotec
Number		 Film Type
Description		 Physical
Property		 Test
Method		 Units Test
Value
46510
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aliphatic polycaprolactone
  • Uses: paint & metal protection
  • Extrusion method: flat die
  • Gauge: 1.0-12 mils (25-300 microns)
  • Width: up to 62 inches (1.57 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Smooth and matte surfaces
  • Hardest polycaprolactone
  • UV resistant
  • No additives
 Hardness D-2240 Shore 60 D
Tensile strength D-412 psi 7000
Elongation at break % 450
Gloss OTM 3-309
 60° >80
UV resistance A101 No change
at 3000 hours
49510
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aliphatic polycaprolactone
  • Uses: paint & metal protection
  • Extrusion method: flat die
  • Gauge: 2.5-12 mils (62.5-300 microns)
  • Width: up to 62 inches (1.57 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Smooth and matte surfaces
  • Hard polycaprolactone
  • UV resistant
  • No additives
 Hardness D-2240 Shore 93 A
Tensile strength D-412 psi 5000
Elongation at break % 550
Gloss OTM 3-309
 60° >80
UV resistance A101 No change
at 3000 hours







46510-
ArgoGraph
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aliphatic polycaprolactone
  • Uses: premium graphic film overlaminate
  • Extrusion method: flat die cast on
  • 2-mil PET carrier
  • Gauge: 1.0 mil (25 microns)
  • Width: up to 62 inches (1.57 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Gloss and matte surfaces
  • Conformable
  • Abrasion resistant
  • Excellent low temperature flexibility
  • UV resistant (3-5 year outdoor durability)
  • No additives - consistent, excellent adhesive compatability
  • Halogen free
 Taber abrasion
 D-10442
 grams
 <3.5
Tensile strength
 D-412 psi
 7000
Elongation at break
 %
 450
Gloss
 OTM 3-309
 60° >80
Haze
 D-1003
 %
 <1
Surface tension
 D-2578
 dyne/cm
 <35
UV resistance

A101 YI after 5000 hrs

 Results pending







49510-60DV
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aliphatic polycaprolactone
  • Uses: surface protection for outdoor applications requiring UV resistance
  • Extrusion method: flat-die, multilayer construction
  • Gauge: 5-12 mils (125-300 microns)
  • Width: up to 62 inches (1.57 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Carrier: 2-mil PET
  • Gloss surface
  • Combines soft and hard polycaprolactones
  • UV resistant
  • No additives or processing aids

BASE LAYER
Hardness
 D-2240
 Shore A 93
Tensile strength
D-412
 psi
MPa
 5000
34.47
Elongation at break
 %
 550
UV resistance
 A101
 No change at 3000 hrs
SURFACE LAYER
Hardness
 D-2240
 Shore D
 60
Tensile strength
D-412
 psi
MPa
 7000
48.26
Elongation at break %
 450
UV resistance
 A101
 No change at 3000 hrs

1 QUV using UVA bulb, 4 hours 50°C UV exposure, 4 hours 60°C condensation.
2 Taber abrasion H-22 wheel, 1000 gm weight, 1000 cycles.