Arnitel® EM550-H

Extrusion Grade, Heat Stabilized

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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.
Special features
  • Heat stabilized
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
  • 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
Extrusion, Injection Molding
Applications
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Rheological properties

Melt volume-flow rate
9
cm³/10min
Temperature
230
°C
Load
2.16
kg

Mechanical properties

Flexural modulus
195
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)
25
kJ/m²

Mechanical properties (die cutting)

Stress at break (normal)
46
MPa
Strain at break (normal)
820
%
Tear strength (normal)
132
kN/m
Tear strength (parallel)
142
kN/m

Thermal properties

Melting temperature (10°C/min)
207
°C
Vicat softening temperature (50°C/h 50N)
90
°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel)
1.5
E-4/°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal)
1.5
E-4/°C
Burning Behav. at 1.5 mm nom. thickn.
HB
class
Thickness tested
1.5
mm
UL recognition
Yes
-
Relative Temperature Index - electrical
50
°C
RTI electrical (Thickness (1) tested)
1.5
mm
Relative Temperature Index - with impact
50
°C
RTI with impact (Thickness (1) tested)
1.5
mm
Relative Temperature Index - without impact
50
°C
RTI without impact (Thickness (1) tested)
1.5
mm

Electrical properties

Relative permittivity (100Hz)
4.4
-
Relative permittivity (1 MHz)
4
-
Dissipation factor (1 MHz)
400
E-4
Volume resistivity
1E11
Ohm*m
Electric strength
21
kV/mm

Other properties

Water absorption
0.65
%
Humidity absorption
0.2
%
Density
1200
kg/m³

Mechanical properties (TPE)

Tensile modulus
175
MPa
Stress at 5% strain
8
MPa
Stress at 10% strain
12
MPa
Stress at 50% strain
15
MPa
Stress at 100% strain
16
MPa
Stress at break
25
MPa
Strain at break
>300
%
Nominal strain at break
360
%
Compression Set under constant strain at 70 °C
40
%
Shore D Hardness (3s)
52
-

Diagrams

Applications

Hydraulic Hoses

Industry
Industrial equipment
Material
Arnitel is used as liner material in multilayer reinforced hydraulic hoses that are in direct contact with various hydraulic fluids.}
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Mandrels as Supportive Tool

Industry
Industrial equipment
Material
Peroxide resistant Arnitel® mandrels for rubber and elastomer hose manufacturing}
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Vacuum Bags

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
Vacuum bags are used in various household applications, for which Arnitel is perfectly suitable in offering a solution.}
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