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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: 0.8-12 mils (20-300 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

[click to download tech data sheet]

  • Thermoplastic polyurethane

  • Aliphatic polycaprolactone

  • Uses: paint & metal protection

  • Extrusion method: flat die

  • Gauge: 0.8-12 mils (20-300 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: graphics subsurface printing
  • Extrusion method: flat die, cast on PET carrier
  • Gauge: 6.0 mils (152.4 microns)
  • Width: up to 62 inches (1.57 meters)
  • Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards
  • Abrasion resistant
  • Conformable
  • Compatible with most UV and solvent screen inks
  • UV resistant (3-5 year outdoor durability)
  • Excellent low-temperature flexibility

BASE LAYER

Thickness

OTM 3-305

mil

micron

5.2

130

Tensile strength

D-412

psi

5000

Elongation at break

%

550

Surface tension

D-2578

dyne/cm

>35

SURFACE LAYER

Thickness

OTM 3-305

mil

micron

0.8

20

Gloss

OTM 3-309

60°

>80

Taber abrasion

D-10443

grams

<3.5

Haze

D-1003

%

<1

UV resistance

A101

No change at 3000 hours

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.
3 Taber abrasion C-17 wheel, 1000 gm weight, 1000 cycles.