PEBAX® CLEAR 400

Pebax® Clear 400 combines high transparency level with the unique performance of Pebax®, thermoplastic elastomer made of flexible polyether and rigid polyamide.

Principal: Arkema High Performance Polymers

Polymer Name: Polyether Block Amide (PEBA)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Ski Shoe Parts

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Blend
Yes
Chemical Family
Polymer Name
Product Code
MITM01786
Single Ingredient
No
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Product Applications
  • Sport shoes.
  • Ski shoes.
Processing Information

Injection Molding, Other Extrusion

Properties

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Product Packaging

This grade is delivered dried in sealed packaging (25 kg bags) ready to be processed.

Other

Application Temperature
60.0 °C
Application Temperature
max. 30.0 °C
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)
370.0-450.0 °C
Bulk Density (SDS)
550.0-650.0 kg/m³
Color (SDS)
Colorless to slightly yellow
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)
572.0-662.0 °F
Density
1.02 g/cm³
Density (SDS)
1.02 kg/m³
Drying Time
3.0-4.0 hr
Flexural Modulus
340.0 MPa
Group Principal Number
S000003
Hardness
56.0 Shore A
Hardness
64.0 Shore A
Item Number
Melting Point
210.0-270.0 °C
Melting Point
159.0 °C
Melting Point (SDS)
159.0-179.0 °C
Mold Shrinkage
0.6 %
Mold Shrinkage
0.7 %
Other Hazards
Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation., The product, in the form supplied, is not anticipated to produce significant adverse human health effects. Contains polymer(s). Effects due to processing releases or residual monomer: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin., Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: headache, drowsiness, nausea, weakness. (severity of effects depends on extent of exposure)., Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. (pellets/granules) This product may release fume and/or vapor of variable composition depending on processing time and temperature.
Principal
Shelf Life
2.0 yr
Solubility In Water (SDS)
max. 1.0 mg/L
Strain at Break
min. 350.0 %
Stress at Break
54.0 MPa
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life2.0 yryr
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus340.0 MPaMPaISO 178 at 23°C, unnotched 23°C, 50% R.H, 15 days
Hardness56.0 Shore AShore AISO 868 at 23°C, 50% R.H, 15 sec, 15 days
Hardness64.0 Shore AShore AISO 868 at 23°C, 50% R.H, 1MHz, instantaneous
Strain at Breakmin. 350.0 %%ISO 527 at 23°C, 50% R.H, 15 days, at break
Stress at Break54.0 MPaMPaISO 527 at 23°C, 50% R.H, 15 days, at break
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.02 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1183
Drying Time3.0-4.0 hrhrdrying, bags opened for more than 2 hours
Melting Point210.0-270.0 °C°Cinjection
Melting Point159.0 °C°CISO 11357
Mold Shrinkage0.6 %%Internal Method at 40°C, 4mm, mold, parallel, after 24h
Mold Shrinkage0.7 %%Internal Method at 40°C after 24h, 4mm, mold, perpendicular
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Application Temperature60.0 °C°Cdrying, bags opened for more than 2 hours
Application Temperaturemax. 30.0 °C°Cmirror polish to get the optimum transparency, mold
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)370.0-450.0 °C°C
Bulk Density (SDS)550.0-650.0 kg/m³kg/m³
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)572.0-662.0 °F°F
Density (SDS)1.02 kg/m³kg/m³
Melting Point (SDS)159.0-179.0 °C°C
Solubility In Water (SDS)max. 1.0 mg/Lmg/L