AVALON® 95

AVALON® 95 AE is a polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for injection molding and is part of the AVALON Perform Range. Key features include abrasion resistance, cut and scratch resistance, excellent surface definition, and durability.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Polyester based)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

End Uses: Footwear, General Purpose

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

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

Sports footwear and top-pieces.

Properties

Physical Form
Notes
  • * = Injection molded parts to meet DIN & ASTM requirements. Parts tempered for 20 hrs at 100°C prior to testing

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Material Preparation
  • AVALON® 95 AE 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

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Global

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

AVALON® 95 AE 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
Transparent pellets
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Compression Set25.0 %%ISO 815 at 23°C, 70 hr
Hardness46.0 Shore DShore DISO 7619 after 3 seconds
Tear Strength105.0 N/mmN/mmISO 34-1
Tensile Strength45.0 MPaMPaDIN 53504
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.23 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1183-1