DALTOPED® Lite Energy

DALTOPED® Lite Energy is a low VOC, phthalates-free, and tin-free thermoplastic urethane (TPU) used in footwear applications, including midsoles and soles. It offers abrasion resistance, excellent cushioning, rebound, and stability, with low density, low energy consumption, and high resilience for enhanced physical properties.
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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Polymer Name
Single Ingredient
Yes

Features & Benefits

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Materials Features
Cost benefits
  • No additional investment required (suitable for processing on conventional polyurethane machinery)
  • Low density
  • Low scrap rate because of good flow and mold filling
  • Lower energy consumption and assembling costs (compared to EVA)
Performance Benefits
  • Lightweight
  • Cushioning effect
  • High resilience
  • Cold temperature resistant
  • Hydrolysis resistant
  • Good compression set
  • Abrasion resistant
  • Multiple color possibilities
  • Suitable for PU/PU, PU/TPU, PU/VR
  • Outstanding flow for design flexibility
Product Feature
  • High rebound and cushioning
  • Excellent physical properties compared to EVA
Processing Benefits
  • Excellent flow
  •  Good blend stability in machine tanks
  •  Compatible with all existing and evolving shoe manufacturing techniques such as automation, speed, spraying, casting, etc. ...
  •  Excellent physical properties compared to EVA
  •  Production flexibility as one system can be used for both midsole and single density

Applications & Uses

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Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Data

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Compression Setmax. 10.0%at room temperature, Midsoles
Compression Setmax. 10.0%Unitsoles, at RT
Elongationmin. 300.0%of Midsoles
Elongation340.0%of Unitsoles
Hardness45.0-75.0Shore AConventional PU (polyurethane)
Hardness32.0Shore AEVA polymer (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)
Hardness30.0-40.0Shore AMidsoles, tailor made
Hardness35.0-45.0Shore AUnitsoles, tailor made
Tensile Strength2.5-3.0MPaMidsoles
Tensile Strength2.5-3.5MPaUnitsoles
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density350.0-450.0kg/m³Midsoles
Density450.0-500.0kg/m³Unitsoles