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Lubrizol Estane® S398A Thermoplastic Polyurethane  (discontinued **)
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyurethane, TP; Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPUR), Polyester Grade
Material Notes: Type: Estane® S398A is a Shore 98A, polyester based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with excellent transparency. FDA approved (21 CFR 177.2600, 177.1680).

Uses: Injection Molding.

Information Provided by The Lubrizol Corporation
Key Words: TPU
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Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Specific Gravity 1.22 g/cc1.22 g/ccASTM D792
Linear Mold Shrinkage 0.0070 cm/cm0.0070 in/inASTM D955
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Hardness, Shore A 9898ASTM D2240
Hardness, Shore D 5555ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength, Ultimate 42.2 MPa6120 psiASTM D412
Tensile Strength, Yield 19.6 MPa2840 psiat 100% elongation; ASTM D412
 31.4 MPa4550 psiat 300% elongation; ASTM D412
Elongation at Break 420 %420 %ASTM D412
Tear Strength 167 kN/m952 pliDie C; ASTM D624
Abrasion 3030mm3 loss; ISO 4649
Compression Set  20 %
@Temperature 23.0 °C,
Time 79200 sec		20 %
@Temperature 73.4 °F,
Time 22.0 hour		ASTM D395
 45 %
@Temperature 70.0 °C,
Time 79200 sec		45 %
@Temperature 158 °F,
Time 22.0 hour		ASTM D395
 
Thermal PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Vicat Softening Point 116 °C241 °FASTM D1525
 
Processing PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Feed Temperature 180 - 195 °C356 - 383 °F
Nozzle Temperature 190 - 205 °C374 - 401 °F
Mold Temperature 10.0 - 40.0 °C50.0 - 104 °F
Injection Pressure 8.27 - 13.8 MPa1200 - 2000 psi
Hold Pressure 5.52 - 9.65 MPa800 - 1400 psi
Back Pressure 0.207 - 0.552 MPa30.0 - 80.0 psi
Cycle Time - Injection 20 - 30 sec20 - 30 sec
Screw Speed 160 - 200 rpm160 - 200 rpm
 
Compliance PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
FDA YesYes
 
Descriptive Properties
Injection Time (s)10-15

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