Arnitel® EL630

Injection Molding, Food Contact Quality

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General Information

Arnitel® is a high-performance ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) that offers you a unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance and strength - plus excellent processing characteristics.
In industries ranging from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® is increasingly being as a lighter, smarter, greener alternative to conventional rubbers – reducing environmental impact and ultimately, system costs.
The product is supported by an experienced and knowledgeable global team continuously working on new ideas and applications, as well as exploring new markets. By listening to your needs and understanding your process and products, we develop solutions that make a real difference.
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General Document
Regulatory Affairs
  • Absence Declaration BNST2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Biocidal Products2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration DMF (2009/251/EC: Dimethylfumarate)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration ELV (2000/53/EC: Heavy metals)2024-02-15
  • Absence Declaration EPA 20 High Priority Substances 20192023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Food Allergens2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration NMP (N-Methylpyrrolidone)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Nano Materials2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Ozone Depleting Chemicals2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration PBT chemicals under TSCA section 6(h)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration PFAS2024-03-05
  • Absence Declaration POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants)2023-10-27
  • Absence Declaration Phthalates (2005/84/EC: DEHP, DBP, BBP,DINP,DIDP, DNOP)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Red Phosphorus2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration opBDE (2003/11/EC: Octa- / Pentabromodiphenylether)2023-11-16
  • CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 (INDUSTRIAL USE)2024-01-02
  • Conflict minerals declaration (EICC, GeSI)2024-03-21
  • Food Contact Canada Information (LONO)2019-07-08
  • Food Contact Declaration Europe Arnitel®2023-11-10
  • Food Contact Declaration USA Arnitel®2023-11-21
  • Food Contact India Information Letter2023-05-11
  • Packaging, Packaging Waste and CONEG declaration (94/62/EC)2021-12-06
  • REACH Registration Statement2024-03-27
  • REACH STATEMENT KOREA2023-11-16
  • REACH STATEMENT TURKYE2023-11-16
  • RoHS Statement (2011/65/EC: Heavy metals)2024-02-01
  • SVHC, REACH Annex XIV and –XVII Statement2024-03-27
  • Turkish customs legislation info letter (EK-8 form)2023-11-16
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Processing technology
Injection Molding
Automotive OEM
BMW, GM
OEM Specification
GMW15702-021691-TPC-EE
GS 93016 (2011-01)
Applications
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Rheological properties

Melt volume-flow rate
28
cm³/10min
Temperature
230
°C
Load
2.16
kg
Molding shrinkage [parallel]
1.75
%
Molding shrinkage [normal]
2
%

Mechanical properties

Flexural modulus
330
MPa
Charpy impact strength (+23°C)
N
kJ/m²
Charpy impact strength (-30°C)
N
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C)
N
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (-30°C)
12
kJ/m²
Izod notched impact strength (+23°C)
N
kJ/m²
Tensile notched impact strength (+23°C)
233
kJ/m²

Mechanical properties (die cutting)

Stress at break (normal)
43
MPa
Strain at break (normal)
740
%
Tear strength (normal)
163
kN/m
Tear strength (parallel)
161
kN/m

Thermal properties

Melting temperature (10°C/min)
212
°C
Glass transition temperature (10°C/min)
-60
°C
Temp. of deflection under load (0.45 MPa)
115
°C
Vicat softening temperature (50°C/h 50N)
125
°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel)
1.85
E-4/°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal)
1.85
E-4/°C
Burning Behav. at 1.5 mm nom. thickn.
HB
class
Thickness tested
1.5
mm
UL recognition
Yes
-

Electrical properties

Relative permittivity (100Hz)
3.8
-
Relative permittivity (1 MHz)
3.4
-
Dissipation factor (100 Hz)
110
E-4
Dissipation factor (1 MHz)
340
E-4
Volume resistivity
1E12
Ohm*m
Electric strength
22
kV/mm
Comparative tracking index
600
V

Other properties

Water absorption
0.6
%
Humidity absorption
0.2
%
Density
1240
kg/m³
Apparent density
770
kg/m³

Mechanical properties (TPE)

Tensile modulus
300
MPa
Stress at 5% strain
12
MPa
Stress at 10% strain
17
MPa
Stress at 50% strain
18
MPa
Stress at 100% strain
18
MPa
Stress at 300% strain
20
MPa
Stress at break
35
MPa
Strain at break
>300
%
Nominal strain at break
490
%
Compression Set under constant strain at 70 °C
43
%
Shore D Hardness (3s)
59
-

Diagrams

Applications

Athletic Shoes Structural parts

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
  • •} Higher energy return
  • •} Less energy loss
  • •} Better support and flexibility
  • •} Low carbon footprint and recycling options offering unique value propositions versus traditional materials
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Optical Fiber loose buffer tubes

Industry
Building & construction
Material
The Arnitel loose buffer tube is placed in a jacketed outdoor optical fiber cable. The ease of coloring and extrusion make this the ultimate alternative for optical fiber coatings.}
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Snowboard Binding Straps

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
  • •} High temperature resistance
  • •} Offers a unique touch and feel
  • •} Cost-effective
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