Arnitel® CM550-S

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TPC-ES FR

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Description

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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Arnitel® CM550-S

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"Typical" values were obtained via a literature search. "Predicted" values were imputed via artificial intelligence technology. While we have placed significant efforts in ensuring data accuracy, "typical" and "predicted" data should be considered indicative and verified by appropriate material testing. Please do contact us if additional information on the the predicted data method is required.
All metrics apply to room temperature unless otherwise stated. SI units used unless otherwise stated.
Equivalent standards are similar to one or more standards provided by the supplier. Some equivalent standards may be stricter whereas others may be outside the bounds of the original standard.

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Property	Value	Condition	Testing Standard	Comment
Density	1.31 g/cm³ Show Supplier Material materials with Density of 1.31 g/cm³	dry	ISO 1183
Moisture absorption	0.11 % Show Supplier Material materials with Moisture absorption of 0.11 %	dry	Sim. to ISO 62
Water absorption	0.26 % Show Supplier Material materials with Water absorption of 0.26 %	dry	ISO 62	at 23°C after 24h

Mechanical

Property	Temperature	Value	Condition	Testing Standard	Comment
Elastic modulus		0.2 GPa Show Supplier Material materials with Elastic modulus of 0.2 GPa	dry	ISO 527-1/-2
Elongation		50 % Show Supplier Material materials with Elongation of 50 %	dry	ISO 527-1/-2
Hardness, Shore A		97 [-] Show Supplier Material materials with Hardness, Shore A of 97 [-]	dry	ISO 868	15s
		98 [-] Show Supplier Material materials with Hardness, Shore A of 98 [-]	dry	ISO 868	3s
Hardness, Shore D		57.0 [-] Show Supplier Material materials with Hardness, Shore D of 57.0 [-]	dry	ISO 868	3s
		57.0 [-] Show Supplier Material materials with Hardness, Shore D of 57.0 [-]	dry	ISO 868	15s
Impact strength, Charpy notched	-30 °C	4.8 kJ/m² Show Supplier Material materials with Impact strength, Charpy notched of 4.8 kJ/m²	dry	ISO 179/1eA
Tear strength		148 kN/m Show Supplier Material materials with Tear strength of 148 kN/m	dry	ISO 34-1; Method B
Tensile strength		27 MPa Show Supplier Material materials with Tensile strength of 27 MPa	dry	ISO 527-1/-2

Thermal

Property	Value	Condition	Testing Standard	Comment
Melting point	205 °C Show Supplier Material materials with Melting point of 205 °C	dry	ISO 11357-1/-3	10°C/min
Vicat softening temperature	71 °C Show Supplier Material materials with Vicat softening temperature of 71 °C	dry	ISO 306	50°C/h 50N

Electrical

Property	Value	Condition	Testing Standard	Comment
Dielectric constant	3.5 [-] Show Supplier Material materials with Dielectric constant of 3.5 [-]	dry	IEC 62631-2-1	1MHz
	4.2 [-] Show Supplier Material materials with Dielectric constant of 4.2 [-]	dry	IEC 62631-2-1	100Hz
Dissipation factor	180 [-] Show Supplier Material materials with Dissipation factor of 180 [-]	dry	IEC 62631-2-1	100Hz
	495 [-] Show Supplier Material materials with Dissipation factor of 495 [-]	dry	IEC 62631-2-1	1MHz
Volume resistivity	1e+13 Ω·cm Show Supplier Material materials with Volume resistivity of 1e+13 Ω·cm	dry	IEC 62631-3-1

Rheological Properties

Property	Temperature	Value	Condition	Testing Standard
Melt volume-flow rate	230 °C	17 cm³/10min Show Supplier Material materials with Melt volume-flow rate of 17 cm³/10min	dry	ISO 1133

Technological properties

Property
Application areas	Wire and Cable Insulation

Arnitel® CM550-S

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