PEBAX® Rnew® 40R53 SP 01

PEBAX® Rnew® 40R53 SP 01 is a thermoplastic elastomer made of flexible polyether and rigid polyamide based on renewable resources. PEBAX® Rnew® 40R53 SP 01 has been developed to be heat and UV resistant.

Principal: Arkema High Performance Polymers

Polymer Name: Polyether Block Amide (PEBA)

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

End Uses: Transmission Components

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Blend
Yes
Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Polymer Name
Product Code
MITM15140
Single Ingredient
No
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Markets
Applications
Processing Information

Injection Molding, Film Extrusion, Profile Extrusion, Other Extrusion, Transfer Molding, Casting, Thermoforming.

Properties

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Data

Stess-Strain Diagram:
PEBAX® Rnew® 40R53 SP 01 - Technical Details - 1

Secant Modulus-Strain Diagram:

PEBAX® Rnew® 40R53 SP 01 - Technical Details - 1

Processing Conditions (Injection molding):

  • Typical melt temperature (Min / Recommended / Max): 200°C / 240°C / 270°C.
  • Typical mold temperature: 10 - 30°C.
  • Drying time and temperature (only necessary for bags opened for more than two hours): 4-8 hours at 60-70°C.

Processing Conditions (Extrusion):

  • Typical melt temperature (Min / Recommended / Max): 210°C / 220°C / 230°C.
  • Drying time and temperature (only necessary for bags opened for more than two hours): 4-8 hours at 60-70°C.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Other

Color (SDS)
Colorless to slightly yellow
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Other Hazards
Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation, Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: headache, drowsiness, nausea, weakness, (severity of effects depends on extent of exposure).
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life2.0 yryr
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness39.0 Shore DShore D
Hardness39.0 Shore AShore AISO 868
Strain at Breakmin. 300.0 %%ISO 527-1 at break thermoplastic elastomer, dry
Strain at Breakmin. 50.0 %%ISO 527-2 at break, condensed
Stress8.2 MPaMPaISO 527-2 at 50% strain, condensed
Stress at Break45.0 MPaMPaISO 527-1 at break thermoplastic elastomer, dry
Tensile Modulus75.0 MPaMPaISO 527-2 condensed
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1030.0 kg/m³kg/m³ISO 1183 condensed
Density1030.0 kg/m³kg/m³ISO 1183 dry basis
Humidity Absorption0.5 %%ISO 62 dry basis
Melting Point148.0 °C°CISO 11357-1 at 10°C/min
Mold Shrinkage0.7 %%ISO 2577 normal, dry
Mold Shrinkage0.6 %%ISO 2577 parallel, dry
Mold Shrinkage0.7 %%ISO 294-4 normal, dry
Mold Shrinkage0.6 %%ISO 294-4 parallel, dry
Water Absorption1.3 %%ISO 62 dry basis
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Carbon Content45.0 %%ASTM D6866
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)572.0-662.0 °F°F
Lower Explosion Limit (SDS)45.0 %%at 85⁰C
Melting Point (SDS)383.0 °F°F