PEBAX® Rnew® 55R53 SP 01

PEBAX® Rnew® 55R53 SP 01 is a thermoplastic elastomer made of flexible polyether and rigid polyamide based on renewable resources. PEBAX® Rnew® 55R53 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: Footwear, Transmission Components

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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Blend
Yes
Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Polymer Name
Product Code
MITM15421
Single Ingredient
No
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
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® 55R53 SP 01 - Technical Details - 1

Secant Modulus-Strain Diagram:

PEBAX® Rnew® 55R53 SP 01 - Technical Details - 1

Processing Conditions (Injection):

  • Typical melt temperature (Min / Recommended / Max): 200°C / 240°C / 270°C.
  • Typical mold temperature: 25 - 60°C.
  • Drying time and temperature (only necessary for bags opened for more than two hours): 4-8 hours at 65-75°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 65-75°C.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Other

Color (SDS)
Colorless to slightly yellow
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
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 high molecular weight polymer(s). Effects due to processing releases: 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) .
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life2.0 yryr
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness51.0 Shore DShore D
Hardness51.0 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
Stress13.4 MPaMPaISO 527-2 at 50% strain, condensed
Stress at Break45.0 MPaMPaISO 527-1 at break thermoplastic elastomer, dry
Tensile Modulus160.0 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 Absorption0.7 %%ISO 62 dry basis
Melting Point167.0 °C°CISO 11357-1 at 10°C/min
Mold Shrinkage1.0 %%ISO 2577 normal, dry
Mold Shrinkage1.0 %%ISO 2577 parallel, dry
Mold Shrinkage1.0 %%ISO 294-4 normal, dry
Mold Shrinkage1.0 %%ISO 294-4 parallel, dry
Softening Point156.0 °C°CISO 306 at 50°C/h, 50N, dry
Water Absorption1.5 %%ISO 62 dry basis
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Carbon Content62.0 %%ASTM D6866
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)698.0-842.0 °F°F
Bulk Density (SDS)550.0-650.0 kg/m³kg/m³
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)572.0-662.0 °F°F
Density (SDS)1.03 g/cm³g/cm³
Lower Explosion Limit (SDS)62.0 %%at 85⁰C
Melting Point (SDS)333.0 °F°F
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.03-at 23°C