PEBAX® MH 1657

PEBAX® MH 1657 resin is a thermoplastic elastomer made of flexible polyether and rigid polyamide. Pebax® MH 1657 resin is an inherently dissipative polymer and can be dry blended or compounded with an isolative polymer to lower the surface resistivity of the final part. This hydrophilic grade when extruded into either a thin film or laminated on to a substrate also offers excellent permeability to moisture vapor while remaining waterproof.

Principal: Arkema High Performance Polymers

Polymer Name: Polyether Block Amide (PEBA)

Functions: Anti-Static Agent

Processing Methods: Casting, Extrusion, Film Extrusion, Injection Molding, Profile Extrusion, Thermoforming, Transfer Molding

Chemical Family: Amides, Polyamides, Polyethers

End Uses: Membrane

Labeling Claims: Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Reproductive Toxic (CMR) Substances-free, Heavy Metal-free, Nanomaterials-free, Nanotechnology-free

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Blend
Yes
Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Function
Anti-Static Agent
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Polymer Name
Product Code
MITM01787
Single Ingredient
No
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Breathable membranes 
  • Permanent antistactic additive
Processing Information
  • Injection Molding
  • Film Extrusion
  • Profile Extrusion
  • Extrusion
  • Transfer Molding
  • Casting
  • Thermoforming
Processing Information
  • Typical melt temperature (Min / Recommended / Max): 230°C / 240°C / 260°C.
  • Typical mold temperature: 25–60°C.
  • Drying time and temperature (only necessary for bags/containers opened for more than two hours): 5-7 hours at 70-90°C.

Properties

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Other

Color (SDS)
Colorless to slightly yellow
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Other Hazards
Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation, Contains high molecular weight 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 material may contain residual caprolactam monomer. This product may release fume and/or vapor of variable composition depending on processing time and temperature.
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life2.0 yryr
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Surface Resistance1500000000.0 ΩΩIEC 60093 condensed
Volume Resistivity20000000.0 Ω-cmΩ-cmIEC 60093
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Strain at Breakmin. 50.0 %%ISO 527-1 Dry, at break
Strain at Breakmin. 50.0 %%ISO 527-2 at break, condensed
Stress13.0 MPaMPaISO 527-1 dry, at 50% strain
Stress12.0 MPaMPaISO 527-2 condensed, at 50% strain
Tensile Modulus90.0 MPaMPaISO 527-1 dry basis
Tensile Modulus80.0 MPaMPaISO 527-2 condensed
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1000.0 kg/m³kg/m³ISO 1183 dry basis
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)-40.0 °C°CISO 11357-1 at 10°C/min -40, dry
Humidity Absorption0.5 %%ISO 62
Melting Point204.0 °C°CISO 11357-1 at 10°C/min
Storage Temperature140.0 °F°F
Water Absorption1.2 %%ISO 62
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)734.0-788.0 °F°F
Bulk Density (SDS)550.0-650.0 kg/m³kg/m³
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)572.0 °F°F
Melting Point (SDS)383.0-401.0 °F°F