Agiflex® 300 B055

Agiflex® 300 B055 is a polyether block amide used to replace common elastomers thanks to its technical features. The main application are sports shoes, sport rackets and tubes for transportation industry thanks to the very low density and high elasticity return. The Agiflex® trademark represents the PEBA range manufactured by Agiplast® which has a broad range of applications in key markets such as industrial vehicles, sports & leisure, medical and industrial.

Principal: Arkema High Performance Polymers

Polymer Name: Polyether Block Amide (PEBA)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Sporting Goods, Sports Shoe, Tubes

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Polymer Name
Product Code
MITM16486
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Product Features and Benefits
  • Easy processability
  • Very good mechanical properties
    • High tensile strength
    • High elasticity return & elastic
  • Properties
    • High flexibility fatigue resistance
    • High cold resistance
  • Remarkable physical properties
    • Very low density
    • High moisture resistance
  • High electric properties
  • Very good chemical resistance
  • High aging resistance

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Processing Information
Machine
General All extrusion and injection machines suitable for PEBA can run the Agiflex® 300 B055
Screw Types Screws with three zones (feeding, compression and metering zones) are recommended.
Length: 18 D - 22 D
Compression ratio: 2.2 – 2.8
Material
Drying

Agiflex® 300 B055 is dried and packed with a moisture content of less than 0.10 %. If the packing has been damaged or left open for a long time (> 2 hours), then the material has to be dried. Polyamides are sensitive to oxidation at temperatures > 80°C in the oxygen atmosphere. To avoid yellowing of the granules (for natural color grades only), it is recommended to respect the following settings.

Drying Settings
  • Air Dryer
    • Temperature: max. 80°C
    • Time: 4 - 8 hours
  • Vacuum Dryer
    • Temperature: max. 80°C
    • Time: 2 - 4 hours
Process (Recommended Basic Settings)
Basic Machine Settings Hopper zone 60 - 90°C
Feeding zone 190 - 210°C
Compression zone 210 - 230°C
Metering zone 210 - 230°C
Nozzle 200 - 210°C
Mold Temperature 15 - 40°C
Injection Molding Settings
  • Mold temperature 15 - 40°C
  • Screw speed 3 - 12 m/min
  • Melt 230°C - 240°C

Properties

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Agiflex® 300 B055 has to be stored in dry, indoor and safe facilities. It is highly recommended to run granules having reached the workshop temperature to prevent from moisture condensing on cold granules.

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
Not Applicable
Appearance (SDS)
Granules
Color (SDS)
Black
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Non flammable
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IATA/ICAO UN Number
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG UN Number
Not Applicable
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Characteristic
Other Hazards
If the product is handled or used at high temperature, contact with hot product or vapours may cause burns. At high concentrations, the vapours can be irritating to the respiratory system. Prolonged and repeated skin contact may cause reddening, irritation and dermatitis.
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Strength38.0 kV/mmkV/mmASTM D149 as dry state
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation at Breakmin. 300.0-ISO 527
Flexural Modulus240.0 MPaMPaISO 178
Hardness50.0-ISO 868 after 15 secs
Hardness54.0-ISO 868 instantaneous
Tensile Modulus250.0 MPaMPaISO 178
Tensile Strength at Break25.0 MPaMPaISO 527
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.02 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1183 at 23°C
Melting Point168.0 °C°CISO 11357-1
Storage Temperaturemax. 140.0 °F°F
Water Absorption1.1 %%Internal Method at 23°C, with 100% relative humidity
Water Absorption0.6 %%Internal Method at 23°C, with 50% relative humidity
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)1.02 g/Lg/L
Melting Point (SDS)158.0-172.0 °C°C
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0-