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Lubrizol Estane® S368D Thermoplastic Polyurethane  (discontinued **)
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyurethane, TP; Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPUR), Polyester Grade

Material Notes: Type: Estane® S368D is a Shore 68D, polyester based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with excellent transparency. FDA approved (21 CFR 177.2600, 177.1680).

Uses: Injection Molding.

Availability: Asia

Information Provided by The Lubrizol Corporation

Key Words: TPU
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Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Specific Gravity 1.27 g/cc1.27 g/ccASTM D792
Linear Mold Shrinkage 0.0040 cm/cm0.0040 in/inASTM D955
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Hardness, Shore D 6868ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength, Ultimate 44.1 MPa6400 psiASTM D412
Tensile Strength, Yield 25.5 MPa3700 psiat 100% elongation; ASTM D412
 38.2 MPa5550 psiat 300% elongation; ASTM D412
Elongation at Break 380 %380 %ASTM D412
Tear Strength 216 kN/m1230 pliDie C; ASTM D624
Abrasion 2525mm3 loss; ISO 4649
Compression Set  25 %
@Temperature 23.0 °C,
Time 79200 sec
25 %
@Temperature 73.4 °F,
Time 22.0 hour
ASTM D395
 40 %
@Temperature 70.0 °C,
Time 79200 sec
40 %
@Temperature 158 °F,
Time 22.0 hour
ASTM D395
 
Thermal PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Vicat Softening Point 125 °C257 °FASTM D1525
 
Processing PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Feed Temperature 205 - 220 °C401 - 428 °F
Nozzle Temperature 220 - 235 °C428 - 455 °F
Mold Temperature 10.0 - 40.0 °C50.0 - 104 °F
Drying Temperature 70.0 - 80.0 °C158 - 176 °F
Dry Time 4.00 - 5.00 hour4.00 - 5.00 hour
Injection Pressure 12.4 - 16.5 MPa1800 - 2400 psi
Hold Pressure 8.96 - 13.1 MPa1300 - 1900 psi
Back Pressure 0.207 - 0.552 MPa30.0 - 80.0 psi
Cycle Time - Injection 25 - 30 sec25 - 30 sec
Screw Speed 160 - 200 rpm160 - 200 rpm
 
Compliance PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
FDA YesYes
 
Descriptive Properties
Injection Time (s)12-18
Metering Zone215-230°C

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