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ARGOTHANE® ALIPHATIC POLYETHER TPU Typical Physical Properties

Argotec
Number		 Film Type
Description		 Physical
Property		 Test
Method		 Units Test
Value
3751
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aliphatic polyether
  • Uses: optical interlayer for glass lamination
  • Extrusion method: flat die
  • Gauge: 10-100 mils (250-2500 microns)
  • Width: up to 72 inches (1.83 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Matte surface
  • Clear, non-yellowing
  • Low softening point
  • Interleaf
 Hardness D-224 Shore 77 A
Ultimate tensile D-412 psi 6000
Ultimate elongation % 500
100% modulus psi 480
200% modulus psi 1200
300% modulus psi 1800
Melt index @ 175C D-1238 g/10 min 5
Tear strength per mil thickness (0.050") D-1004 pli 340
Specific gravity D-792 g/cc 1.08
Haze D-1003 % <0.5
Light transmission % 90
Refractive index     1.496
Yellowness index D-1925   <1.0
Temperature needed
for autoclave process		   °C
°F		 80-150
175-302
Pressure needed
for autoclave process		   psi 25-200
AGKR
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aliphatic polyether
  • Uses: adhesive interlayer for textile lamination, armoring
  • Extrusion method: flat die
  • Gauge: 2.0-20 mils (50-500 microns)
  • Width: up to 72 inches (1.83 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Matte surface
  • Clear, non-yellowing
  • Low melt temperature
  • Double interleaf
 Hardness D-224 Shore 77 A
Ultimate tensile D-412 psi 5600
Ultimate elongation % 500
100% modulus psi 425
200% modulus psi 1100
300% modulus psi 1600
Melt index @ 175C D-1238 g/10 min 15
Tear strength per mil thickness (0.050") D-1004 pli
Specific gravity D-792 g/cc 1.08
Tg D-3418 °C
°F		 -60
-76
Temperature needed
for autoclave process		   °C
°F		 80-150
175-302
Pressure needed
for autoclave process		   psi 25-200