AVALON® 85 AB DI

AVALON® 85 AB DI is a polyester-based Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) designed for injection molding and part of the AVALON Perform Range. Key features include abrasion resistance, cut and scratch resistance, excellent multilayer bonding, and short cycle times.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Polyester based)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

End Uses: Casual Shoe, Footwear, Plates, Sports Shoe

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Application Information

Premium quality sports plates and high quality casual and fashion footwear.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Material Preparation
  • AVALON® 85 AB is supplied pre-dried, however to ensure trouble-free processing it is preferable to dry before use.
  • The recommended drying conditions are:
  • 3 hours at 100-110°C in circulating air
  • 3 hours at 80-90°C in dehumidified air
  • Dew point: -30°C

Safety & Health

Health and Safety Advice

Before undertaking any trials with this product it is essential that all personnel are aware of the necessary precautions that must be taken.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Global
Packaging Information

AVALON® 85 AB is supplied in bags, drums or octabins.

Storage & Handling

Supply and Storage Information
  • AVALON® 85 AB has a minimum expected shelf life of 12 months after shipment date.
  • The product should be stored in a dry and cool place in the manufacturer ́s original packaging.

Other

Appearance (SDS)
Pellets
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Compression Set20.0 %%ASTM D395 at 23°C, 70h
Compression Set38.0 %%ASTM D395 at 70°C, 24 hr
Hardness37.0 Shore DShore DASTM D2240 3 seconds
Hardness85.0 Shore AShore Dafter 3 seconds
Tear Strength670.0 PLIPLIASTM D624
Tensile Strength5100.0 psipsiASTM D412
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.2 g/cm³g/cm³ASTM D792
Melting Point1174.0-180.0 °C°C