Texin® 255
Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyester)
Texin 255 resin is a polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane with a Shore hardness of approximately 55D. It can be processed by injection molding;extrusion processes are not recommended.
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Uses   | - Gaskets,Gears,Seals,Wheels 
 
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Agency Ratings   | - FDA 21 CFR 177.1680,FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 
 
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Appearance   |  | 
Processing Method   |  | 
Density / Specific Gravity  | 
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--  | 1.21  | 
  | ASTM D792 | 
--  | 1.21  | 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 D)  | 55  | 
  | ASTM D2240, ISO 868 | 
Flexural Modulus  | 
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  | ASTM D790, ISO 178 | 
-22°F  | 175000  | psi  | 
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73°F  | 20000  | psi  | 
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158°F  | 9010  | psi  | 
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Shear Strength  | 5590  | psi  | ASTM D732 | 
Taber Abrasion Resistance  | 
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1000 Cycles, 1000 g, H-18 Wheel  | 50.0  | mg  | ASTM D1044 | 
1000 Cycles, 1000 g, H-18 Wheel  | 50.0  | mg  | ISO 4649 | 
Tensile Stress  | 
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  | ASTM D412, ISO 37 | 
50% Strain  | 1800  | psi  | 
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100% Strain  | 2310  | psi  | 
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300% Strain  | 4700  | psi  | 
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Tensile Strength (Yield)  | 9200  | psi  | ASTM D412, ISO 37 | 
Tensile Elongation (Break)  | 500  | %  | ASTM D412, ISO 37 | 
Tear Strength  | 
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-- 2  | 900  | lbf/in  | ASTM D624 | 
--  | 900  | lbf/in  | ISO 34-1 | 
Compression Set  | 
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  | ASTM D395B, ISO 815 | 
73°F, 22 hr  | 20  | %  | 
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73°F, 22 hr 3  | 15  | %  | 
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158°F, 22 hr  | 65  | %  | 
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158°F, 22 hr 3  | 35  | %  | 
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212°F, 22 hr  | 75  | %  | 
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212°F, 22 hr 3  | 50  | %  | 
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Bayshore Resilience  | 40  | %  | ASTM D2632 | 
Instrumented Dart Impact 4  | 
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  | ASTM D3763 | 
-22°F, 0.100 in, Total Energy  | 443  | in·lb  | 
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73°F, 0.100 in, Total Energy  | 512  | in·lb  | 
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