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Super-thin ArgoFlex™ films can be used to create a waterproof breathable textile composite with just a single film lamination. They can also be formulated with antimicrobial technology to add odor-control capability to the same composite.

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ARGOFLEX™ TECHNICAL DATA TABLE Typical Physical Properties

Argotec Number	Film Type Description	Physical Property	Test Method	Units	Test Value
17103 [click to download tech data sheet]	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 [click to download tech data sheet]	Thermoplastic polyurethane Aromatic polyether Uses: textile lamination, high MVT Extrusion method: cast film Gauge: 0.2-5 mils (5-125 microns) Width: up to 86 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
		MVT1.0 mil RT at 50% RH	E-96B	g/m²/day	900
18103 [click to download tech data sheet]	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 [click to download tech data sheet]	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 [click to download tech data sheet]	Thermoplastic polyurethane Aromatic polyether Uses: textile lamination, bladders 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-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
18233 [click to download tech data sheet]	Thermoplastic polyurethane Aromatic polyether Uses: textile lamination, high MVT 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 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-96B	g/m²/day	725
18433 [click to download tech data sheet]	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	86 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
19205 [click to download tech data sheet]	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	900 6.2
		Tensile stress @ 300% elongation		psi MPa	1400 9.6
		Tensile strength		psi MPa	500 37.9
		Elongation @ break		%	540
		Tear strength	D-624¹	pli kN/m	460 80.6
		Abrasion resistance	D-1044²	mg loss	20
19426 [click to download tech data sheet]	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-1044⁵	mg loss	55
		Typical melt temperature	N/A	°C °F	198-208 388-406
27303 [click to download tech data sheet]	Thermoplastic polyurethane Aromatic polyester Uses: textile lamination, diecut & 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 ester Low softening temperature	Hardness	D-224	Shore	78 A
		Tensile stress @ 100% elongation	D-412	psi MPa	600 4.14
		Tensile stress @ 300% elongation		psi MPa	1100 7.58
		Tensile strength		psi MPa	5300 36.54
		Elongation @ break		%	700
		Tensile set @ 200% E		%	60
		Tear strength	D-624¹	pli kN/m	450 78.75
27370 [click to download tech data sheet]	Thermoplastic polyurethane Aromatic polyester Uses: elastics Extrusion method: cast film Gauge: 1.0-5 mils (25-125 microns) Width: up to 60 inches (1.52 meters) Length: up to 1000 non-spliced yards Smooth & matte surfaces Soft ester Mid-range softening temperature Low tensile set	Hardness	D-224	Shore	78 A
		Tensile stress @ 100% elongation	D-412	psi MPa	500 3.45
		Tensile stress @ 300% elongation		psi MPa	1500 10.34
		Tensile strength		psi MPa	8000 55.16
		Elongation @ break		%	500
		Tensile set at 200% E		%	5
		Tear strength	D-624¹	pli kN/m	430 75.25
28304 [click to download tech data sheet]	Thermoplastic polyurethane Aromatic polyester 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 Soft ester Mid-range softening temperature	Hardness	D-224	Shore	85 A
		Tensile stress @ 100% elongation	D-412	psi MPa	800 6
		Tensile stress @ 300% elongation		psi MPa	1400 10
		Tensile strength		psi MPa	6000 41
		Elongation @ break		%	600
		Tear strength	D-624¹	pli kN/m	500 88
29213 [click to download tech data sheet]	Thermoplastic polyurethane Aromatic polyester Uses: textile lamination, die cut & seal, 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 finish Hard ester High softening temperature USP Class VI FDA CFR 175.105 FDA CFR 177.1680 FDA CFR 177.2600	Hardness	D-224	Shore	90 A
		Tensile stress @ 100% elongation	D-412	psi MPa	1600 11
		Tensile stress @ 300% elongation		psi MPa	3500 24.1
		Tensile strength		psi MPa	8000 55.2
		Elongation @ break		%	450
		Tear strength	D-624¹	pli kN/m	600 105.0
		Abrasion resistance	D-1044⁵	mg loss	2.6
AGKR [click to download tech data sheet]	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 MPa	5600 38.61
		Ultimate elongation		%	500
		100% modulus		psi MPa	425 2.93
		200% modulus		psi MPa	1100 7.58
		300% modulus		psi MPa	1600 11.03
		Melt index @ 175C	D-1238	g/10 min	15
		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 MPa	25-200 0.17-1.38

¹ Die C.
² Taber abrasion H-22 wheel, 1000 gm weight, 1000 cycles.
³ Taber abrasion H-18 wheel, 1000 gm weight, 1000 cycles.
⁴ Taber abrasion H-17 wheel, 1000 gm weight, 1000 cycles.
⁵ Taber abrasion CS-17 wheel, 1000 gm weight, 1000 cycles.