Arnitel® EL740

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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
OEM Specification
GS 93016 (2011-01)
Applications
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Rheological properties

Melt volume-flow rate
18
cm³/10min
Temperature
230
°C
Load
2.16
kg
Molding shrinkage [parallel]
1.75
%
Molding shrinkage [normal]
2
%

Mechanical properties

Flexural modulus
1050
MPa
Charpy impact strength (+23°C)
N
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C)
10
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (-30°C)
6
kJ/m²
Izod notched impact strength (+23°C)
9
kJ/m²

Mechanical properties (die cutting)

Stress at break (normal)
35
MPa
Strain at break (normal)
400
%
Tear strength (normal)
242
kN/m
Tear strength (parallel)
242
kN/m

Thermal properties

Melting temperature (10°C/min)
221
°C
Temp. of deflection under load (0.45 MPa)
120
°C
Vicat softening temperature (50°C/h 50N)
160
°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel)
1.65
E-4/°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal)
1.65
E-4/°C
Burning Behav. at 1.5 mm nom. thickn.
HB
class
Thickness tested
1.5
mm
UL recognition
Yes
-
Glow Wire Ignition Temperature GWIT
850
°C
GWIT (Thickness (1) tested)
1
mm
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)
3.7
-
Relative permittivity (1 MHz)
3.3
-
Dissipation factor (1 MHz)
300
E-4
Volume resistivity
1E13
Ohm*m
Electric strength
23
kV/mm
Comparative tracking index
600
V

Other properties

Water absorption
0.6
%
Humidity absorption
0.15
%
Density
1290
kg/m³
Apparent density
830
kg/m³

Rheological calculation properties

Density of melt
950
kg/m³
Thermal conductivity of melt
0.1
W/(m K)
Spec. heat capacity melt
1900
J/(kg K)
Eff. thermal diffusivity
5.54E-8
m²/s

Mechanical properties (TPE)

Tensile modulus
1000
MPa
Stress at 5% strain
32
MPa
Stress at 10% strain
34
MPa
Stress at 50% strain
25
MPa
Stress at 100% strain
26
MPa
Stress at break
41
MPa
Strain at break
>300
%
Nominal strain at break
350
%
Compression Set under constant strain at 70 °C
35
%
Shore D Hardness (3s)
70
-

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 Cable guides and connectors

Industry
Building & construction
Material
Components used during installation of optical fiber networks inside buildings, the components protect the optical fibers from damaging our pressure, both leading to signal loss, during installation and use.}
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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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Screw Drivers and Plyers

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
  • •} Lighter, greener material than conventional rubber material
  • •} Extrusion and injection molding processes
  • •} Reduces environmental impact and system costs
  • •} Flexibility and strength
  • •} Soft touch and feel
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