ESTANE ETE 55DS3 TPU Technical Data Sheet Type: Estane? ETE 55DS3 is a 55D aromatic Polyester-Based Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU). Feature: Hard TPU with wide extrusion processing window and melt stability, low temperature flexibility, high transparency and excellent chemical resistance. Uses: Extrusion: Hose and Tube, Extrusion: Profile, Cable Jacket; Injection molding: Various. ? Prior to testing samples were conditioned at 23°C for 48 hours. ? Based on extruded sheet (30 mils). ? Listed values are “typical (erage) values” and should / cannot be applied for specification pures. Supply Form and Standard Packaging ? Estane? ETE 55DS3 TPU is supplied in pellet form and packaged in 50 lb bags or 1000 lb boxes. Material Preparation ? Prior to processing, Estane? ETE 55DS3 TPU must be dried at 220°F (104°C) for 2-4 hours. ? It is recommended to dry the material in a desiccant type dryer. Target dew point should -40°C. ? Depending on the applied processing technique, the maximum moisture level should be 0.02%. Processing Conditions ? Estane? ETE 55DS3 TPU was extruded on any conventional extruder. Physical Properties Value (Metric Units) Unit Test Method Hardness (5 sec) 55 +/- 3 Shore D ASTM D-2240 Specific Grity 1.23 ASTM D-792 Tensile Strength 10300 (71.0) psi (MPa) ASTM D-412 Ultimate Elongation 440 % “ Tensile Stress at: - 100 % Elongation 2100 (14.5) psi (MPa) ASTM D-412 - 300 % Elongation 4800 (33.1) psi (MPa) “ Tear Strength Gres 880 (154.0) lb/in (kg/mm) ASTM D-624 (die C) Trouser 205 (36.0) lb/in (kg/mm) ASTM D-470 Taber Loss (1000 rev) 0.00200 (58) oz (mg) ASTM D-3389 (H18, 1000g) Tm (by DSC) 356 (180) °F (°C) Lubrizol Advanced Material