Texin® 285
Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyester)
Texin 285 resin is an aromatic polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane with a Shore hardness of approximately 85A. It can be processed by injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding.
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Agency Ratings   | - FDA 21 CFR 177.1680,FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 
 
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Processing Method   | - Blow Molding,Extrusion,Injection Molding
 
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Density / Specific Gravity  | 
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--  | 1.20  | 
  | ASTM D792 | 
--  | 1.20  | g/cm³  | ISO 1183 | 
Molding Shrinkage  | 
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Flow : 0.100 in  | 8.0E-3  | in/in  | ASTM D955 | 
Across Flow : 0.100 in  | 8.0E-3  | in/in  | ASTM D955 | 
Across Flow : 0.100 in  | 0.80  | %  | ISO 2577 | 
Flow : 0.100 in  | 0.80  | %  | ISO 2577 | 
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)  | 85  | 
  | ASTM D2240, ISO 868 | 
Flexural Modulus  | 
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  | ASTM D790, ISO 178 | 
-22°F  | 7190  | psi  | 
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73°F  | 4000  | psi  | 
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Taber Abrasion Resistance  | 
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1000 Cycles, 1000 g, H-18 Wheel  | 35.0  | mg  | ASTM D1044 | 
1000 Cycles, 1000 g, H-18 Wheel  | 35.0  | mg  | ISO 4649 | 
Tensile Stress  | 
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  | ASTM D412, ISO 37 | 
50% Strain  | 725  | psi  | 
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100% Strain  | 769  | psi  | 
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300% Strain  | 1900  | psi  | 
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Tensile Strength (Yield)  | 5500  | psi  | ASTM D412, ISO 37 | 
Tensile Elongation (Break)  | 500  | %  | ASTM D412, ISO 37 | 
Tear Strength  | 
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-- 2  | 500  | lbf/in  | ASTM D624 | 
--  | 500  | lbf/in  | ISO 34-1 | 
Compression Set  | 
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  | ASTM D395B, ISO 815 | 
73°F, 22 hr  | 16  | %  | 
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73°F, 22 hr 3  | 12  | %  | 
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158°F, 22 hr  | 65  | %  | 
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158°F, 22 hr 3  | 35  | %  | 
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Bayshore Resilience  | 45  | %  | ASTM D2632 |