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ARGOTHANE® WATERPROOF BREATHABLE
 TECHNICAL DATA TABLE Typical Physical Properties

ArgoFlex Number Film Type Description Physical Property ASTM Test Method Units Test Value
TX1540
[click to download tech data sheet]
  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Waterproof breathable
  • Very high MVTR
  • Uses: performance apparel & footwear
  • Extrusion method: cast-on-polyethylene carrier
  • Gauge: ≥0.2-6.0 mils (5-152 µ)
  • Width: up to 68 inches (1.73 meters)
  • Gloss, smooth or matte surface
  • Soft, quiet, excellent stretch & recovery for comfort
  • No processing additives to effect adhesion to other substrates
 Specific gravity D-792 g/cc 1.22
Shore hardness D-2240 Shore 80A
Tensile strength D-412 psi
MPa		 4000 - 5000
27.6 - 34.5
Elongation % 600 - 700
Modulus (100%) psi
MPa		 550 - 650
3.8 - 4.5
Tensile set @ 200% elongation % >40
Tear (die C) D-1004 Graves g/0.001" 120 - 140
Moisture vapor
transmission
  0.5 mil (12 µ)
  0.6 mil (15 µ)
  1.0 mil (25 µ)		 E-96
procedure B
upright*		 g/m²/24 hr

―
800 - 900
700 - 800
Tear (Die C)
  0.6 mil (15 µ)
  1.0 mil (25 µ)
  2.0 mil (50 µ)		 D-624 lbs (kg) 0.4 (.18)
0.5 (.23)
0.8 (.36)
Nail Puncture
  0.6 mil (15 µ)
  1.0 mil (25 µ)
  2.0 mil (50 µ)		 ANSI Z-24 lbs
(kg)		 1.5-1.7
(.68-.77)
1.7-1.9
(.77-.86)
2.2-2.4
(1.0-1.08)
TX2060
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  • Thermoplastic copolyester
  • Waterproof breathable
  • High MVTR
  • Uses: performance apparel & footwear
  • Extrusion method: cast-on-carrier
  • Gauge: ≥0.2-6.0 mils (5-152 µ)
  • Width: up to 68 inches (1.73 meters)
  • Gloss, smooth or matte surface
  • Soft, quiet, excellent stretch & recovery for comfort
  • No processing additives to effect adhesion to other substrates
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Good high-temperature resistance
  • Water soaking does not cause swelling or distortion
 Specific gravity D-792 g/cc 1.20
Shore hardness D-2240 Shore 45D
Tensile strength D-882 psi
MPa		 2000 - 3000
13.8 - 20.68
Elongation D-412 % 600 - 700
Melting point D-3418 °F
°C		 392
200
Tear (die C) D-1004 Graves g/0.001" 240 - 260
Moisture vapor
transmission
  0.5 mil (12 µ)
  0.6 mil (15 µ)
  1.0 mil (25 µ)		 E-96
procedure B
upright*		 g/m²/24 hr

850
―
725

* 73°F (23°C) at 50% RH.
μ = micron