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ARGOTHANE® AROMATIC POLYETHER TPU Typical Physical Properties

Argotec
Number
Film Type
Description
Physical
Property
Test
Method
Units Test
Value
17103
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: textile lamination, die cut & seal
  • 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
  • Softest ether
  • Low softening temperature
Hardness D-224 Shore 70 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
500
3.4
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
800
5.5
Tensile strength psi
MPa
3500
24.1
Elongation @ break % 700
Tensile set @ break % 50
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
380
66.5
Abrasion resistance D-10442 mg loss 3
17200
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: textile lamination, high MVT
  • Extrusion method: cast film
  • Gauge: 0.2-5 mils (5-125 microns)
  • Width: up to 68 inches (1.73 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Smooth & light matte surfaces
  • Softest ether
  • Low softening temperature
  • Low slip/lube
Hardness D-224 Shore 78 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
450
3.1
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
695
4.8
Tensile strength psi
MPa
3625
25
Elongation @ break % 860
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
257
45
Abrasion resistance D-10442 mg loss 3
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
1450
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
18212
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: textile lamination, 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
  • Smooth & matte surfaces
  • Soft ether
  • Mid-range softening temperature
  • USP-certified polymer
  • FDA CFR 175.105
  • NSF potable water
Hardness D-224 Shore 87 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
1000
6.9
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
1700
11.7
Tensile strength psi
MPa
6200
42.7
Elongation @ break % 580
Tensile set @ 200% E % 21
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
435
76.2
Abrasion resistance D-10444 mg loss 5.0
18214
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: textile lamination, bladders
  • 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
  • USP-certified polymer
  • FDA CFR 177.1680
  • FDA CFR 177.2600
Hardness D-224 Shore 85 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
690
4.76
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
1000
6.9
Tensile strength psi
MPa
4000
27.59
Elongation @ break % 700
Tensile set @ 200% E % 15
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
370
64.78
18215
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: die cut & seal
  • 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
Hardness D-224 Shore 87 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
1000
6.89
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
1700
11.72
Tensile strength psi
MPa
5500
37.92
Elongation @ break % 600
Tensile set @ 200% E % 15
Abrasion Resistance D-10445 mg loss 5
18233
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: textile lamination, high MVT
  • 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
  • Harder ether
  • Mid-range softening temperature
Hardness D-224 Shore 90 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
900
6.21
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
2300
15.86
Tensile strength psi
MPa
7000
48.26
Elongation @ break % 500
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
480
84
MVT, 1.0 mil at RT, 50% RH E-96131 g/m²/day 725
18235
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: textile lamination, die cut & seal, bladders
  • 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
  • USP Class-VI polymer
Hardness D-224 Shore 85 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
900
6.21
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
2300
15.86
Tensile strength psi
MPa
7300
50.4
Elongation @ break % 500
Tensile set @ 200% E % 18
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
480
84
18242
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: die cut & seal, bladders
  • 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 surfaces
  • Soft ether
  • Mid-range softening temperature
  • USP Class-VI polymer
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% E % 13
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
475
83.2
Abrasion resistance D-10445 mg loss 5
18247
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: general purpose, antistatic
  • 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
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% E % 21
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
475
83.2
Abrasion resistance D-10445 mg loss 5
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% E % 21
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
475
83.2
Abrasion resistance D-10445 mg loss 5
18305
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: industrial, textile lamination, antistatic
  • Extrusion method: blown film
  • nGauge: 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
  • Antistatic additive
Hardness D-224 Shore 84 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
900
6.2
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
2300
15.9
Tensile strength psi
MPa
7300
54.4
Elongation @ break % 500
Tensile set @ 200% E % 18
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
460
84.1
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 2 surfaces
  • Soft ether
  • Mid-range softening temperature
  • USP Class-VI 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-10443 mg loss 30
MVT1.0 mil, 38°C, 90% RH E-968 g/m²/day 3000
18422
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: die cut & seal, bladders
  • 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
  • Soft ether
  • Mid-range softening temperature
  • USP Class VI polymer
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
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-10443 mg loss 30
18433
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: textile lamination, flame resistance
  • 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
  • UL-94 V2
  • FAR 25.853 (A)
Hardness D-224 Shore 85 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
850
5.9
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
1900
13
Tensile strength psi
MPa
7500
38
Elongation @ break % 595
Tensile set @ break % 71
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
500
88
Abrasion resistance D-10445 mg loss 35
18450-FR
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: die cut & seal
  • Extrusion method: flat die
  • Gauge: 1.0-125 mils (25-3125 microns)
  • Width: up to 60 inches (1.52 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Clear surface
  • Soft ether
  • Mid-range softening temperature
  • FAR 25.853A
  • FMVSS-302
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-10443 mg loss 30
18452-FR
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • 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
  • Soft ether
  • Mid-range softening temperature
  • FAR 25.853A
  • FMVSS-302
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-10443 mg loss 30
19102
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • 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 ether
  • High softening temperature
Hardness D-224 Shore 92 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
1430
9.9
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
2700
18.6
Tensile strength psi
MPa
5150
35.5
Elongation @ break % 521
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
540
94.6
Abrasion resistance D-10442 mg loss 50
19103
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    Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: textile lamination
  • 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
  • Hard ether
  • High softening temperature

Hardness D-224 Shore 92 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
1430
9.9
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
2700
18.6
Tensile strength psi
MPa
5150
35.5
Elongation @ break % 521
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
540
94.6
Abrasion resistance D-10442 mg loss 50
19205
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: textile lamination
  • 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
  • Hard ether
  • High softening temperature
Hardness D-224 Shore 92 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
1430
9.9
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
2700
18.6
Tensile strength psi
MPa
5150
35.5
Elongation @ break % 521
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
540
94.6
Abrasion resistance D-10442 mg loss 50
19422
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • 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
  • Harder ether
  • Highest softening temperature
Hardness D-224 Shore 95 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
1750
12
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
3000
21
Tensile strength psi
MPa
5200
36
Elongation @ break % 490
Tensile set @ break % 65
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
600
140
Abrasion resistance D-10443 mg loss 55
19424
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: textile lamination
  • 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
  • Hardest ether
  • Highest softening temperature
Hardness D-224 Shore 95 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
1750
12
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
3000
21
Tensile strength psi
MPa
5200
36
Elongation @ break % 490
Tensile set @ break % 65
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
800
140
Abrasion resistance D-10443 mg loss 55
Typical melt temperature N/A °C
°F
198-208
388-406
19426
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: textile lamination
  • 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
  • Hardest ether
  • Highest softening temperature
  • No inorganic wax
Hardness D-224 Shore 95 A
Tensile stress @ 100% elongation D-412 psi
MPa
1750
12
Tensile stress @ 300% elongation psi
MPa
3000
21
Tensile strength psi
MPa
5200
36
Elongation @ break % 490
Tensile set @ break % 65
Tear strength D-6241 pli
kN/m
800
140
Abrasion resistance D-10443 mg loss 55
Typical melt temperature N/A °C
°F
198-388
390-406
D7101
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  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: die cut & seal
  • Extrusion method: flat die
  • Gauge: 10-125 mils (250-3125 microns)
  • Width: up to 60 inches (1.52 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Clear surface
  • Rigid ether
Hardness D-224 Shore 72 D
Specific gravity D-792 g/cc 1.20
Tensile strength D-638 psi
MPa
10,000
69
Elongation @ break D-412 % 160
Flexural modulus D-790 psi
MPa
330,000
2300

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4 Taber abrasion H-17 wheel, 1000 gm weight, 1000 cycles.
5 Taber abrasion CS-17 wheel, 1000 gm weight, 1000 cycles.