IROGRAN® A 85 E 4993 FCM

IROGRAN® A 85 E 4993 FCM is a food-contact approved polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for melt calendering. Key features include plasticizer-free, abrasion resistance, excellent wear performance, good low-temperature performance, and high elasticity.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Polyester based)

Processing Methods: Calendering, Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Barrier Films, Bladders, Emblems, Footwear, Labels, Roofing Membranes, Water Tanks

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Markets
Applications
Material Preparation

Irogran® A 85 E 4719 FCM 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 80-90°C in circulating air
  • 3 hours at 70-80°C in dehumidified air
  • Dew point: -30°C
Product Applications
  • Textile lamination, calendering applications and adhesive films.
Application Information
Thick wall extrusion profiles, textile lamination and calendering applications.

Properties

Physical Form
Notes

¹- Injection molded parts to meet DIN & ASTM requirements. Parts tempered for 20 hrs at 100 °C prior to testing.
²- Extruded film cut to ASTM requirements. Parts at room temperature aged prior to testing.

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Material Preparation

IROGRAN® A 85 E 4993 FCM 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 80-90°C in circulating air
  • 3 hours at 70-80°C in dehumidified air
  • Dew point: -30°C

Safety & Health

Health & 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
  • IROGRAN® A 85 E 4993 FCM is supplied in bags, drums or octabins.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Irogran® A 85 E 4719 FCM 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
Compression Set50.0 %%ISO 815 at 70°C, 24 hr
Hardness36.0 Shore DShore DISO 7619 after 3 seconds
Tear Strength65.0 N/mmN/mmISO 34-1
Tensile Strength35.0 MPaMPaDIN 53504
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.21 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1183-1