Arnitel® FM8686

Injection Molding or Extrusion Grade, Foam Applications

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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 Chemicals2024-04-25
  • 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
  • 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
Processing technology
Extrusion, Injection Molding
Applications
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Rheological properties

Melt flow index MFI
32
g/10min
MFI test temperature
230
°C
MFI test load
2.16
kg

Mechanical properties

Yield stress
6
MPa
Yield strain
50
%
Nominal strain at break
>50
%

Thermal properties

Melting temperature (10°C/min)
195
°C
Glass transition temperature (10°C/min)
-73
°C

Other properties

Density
1110
kg/m³

Mechanical properties (TPE)

Tensile modulus
38
MPa
Stress at 10% strain
3
MPa
Stress at 100% strain
6.6
MPa
Stress at break
20
MPa
Strain at break
>300
%
Shore D Hardness (15s)
33
-

Applications

Athletic Shoes Innersole

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
  • •} Balancing durability and comfort
  • •} Better dynamic creep
  • •} Low carbon footprint and recycling options offering unique value propositions versus traditional materials
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Athletic Shoes Midsole

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
  • •} Application requirements:
  • •} Stability
  • •} Lightweight
  • •} Energy rebound
  • •} Long lifetime
  • •} Material properties:
  • •} Low crystallization speed and temperature
  • •} High elongation at break
  • •} Arnitel E-TPEE is thermoplastic and can be fully recycled
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