Arnitel® EM550

Film Extrusion, 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.
Special features
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 (TPE-PBT)2024-01-02
  • Conflict minerals declaration (EICC, GeSI)2024-03-21
  • Food Contact Canada Information (LONO)2019-07-08
  • Food Contact Declaration Europe Arnitel®2023-11-06
  • 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
Extrusion, Injection Molding
Automotive OEM
BMW
OEM Specification
GS 93016 (2011-01)
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
180
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)
41
MPa
Strain at break (normal)
820
%
Tear strength (normal)
125
kN/m
Tear strength (parallel)
134
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
-

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Applications

Air Suspension Boots and Gaiters

Industry
Automotive
Material
  • •} Arnitel® is a high-performance Themoplastic Copolyester (TPC) material. Its unique structure—hard and soft segments—delivers flexibility, high temperature resistance, strength, and excellent processing characteristics.
  • •} Arnitel® is a proven chemical-resistant material solution for automotive suspension components including boots, bellows and gaiters widely used by many automakers.
  • •} Arnitel® is a sustainable 100% recyclable material and bio-based grades are available to further reduce carbon footprint.
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Industrial Cords and Ropes

Industry
Industrial equipment
Material
Arnitel offers the perfect anti-corrosion solution for steel cables used in off-shore industry, like drilling rigs and larger sea vessels. Arnitel® protects the steel from damage due to metal to metal contact and wear, leading to a much longer lifetime.}
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Power transmission belts

Industry
Industrial equipment
Material
Extruded profiles used in conveying i.e. tiles and other larger components through factories. The strength of Arnitel in such applications is the combination of high temperature resistance and creep, leading to less servicing.}
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Railway Buffers

Industry
Transportation
Material
  • •} High temperature resistance
  • •} High abrasion resistance
  • •} Cost-effective
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Seat Suspension/Fabrics

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
Arnitel® TPC is a reliable solution for seat suspension due to its retention of flexibility even at temperatures down to -40°C (-40°F) or at elevated temperatures up to 100˚C (212°F). Akulon® PA6 is approved for chair bases and frames. Arnitel ECO is a bio-based alternative made from 50% renewable resources.}
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Truck Trailer Power and Signal Cord

Industry
Automotive
Material
Application with a perfect match for the Arnitel performance. Being outdoor in UV, surviving many years in operation, securing power and signal transfer from truck to trailer.}
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