Desmopan (TPU)

Product Range - Reference Data

Edition: 2004-09
Introduction
Desmopan is Bayer MaterialScience's trade name
for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU).
The Desmopan range of grades has been adapted
to the many special requirements imposed by
Desmopan's broad range of applications. It takes in
eight general-purpose lines, based on different raw
material groups, and three series of specialpurpose Desmopan grades.

Overviews

Nomenclature

Property comparison of the Desmopan

grade series (for preliminary material selection)

Overview of grades (arranged according to

Shore hardness and raw material base)

Short description of grades and reference

value tables

For business and technical questions, such as

prices or general enquiries, please contact:
Bayer MaterialScience AG - Business Unit TPU
Region EMEA&LA
[email protected]
Tel. 0049 214 30 81673,
Leverkusen
Region APAC
[email protected]
Tel. 00852-28947251,
Hongkong
Region NAFTA
[email protected]

Tel. 001-412-777-4810,
Pittsburgh

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Nomenclature
ester grades, and a number of 300-series grades.
These products can be recognized from the letters
KA or KU. New developmental products have the
letters DP in front of their code. The nomenclature
for developmental and sales products has otherwise remained the same.

Midway through 2003, we changed the nomenclature for our Desmopan products. These changes
were made in order to give the Desmopan product
range a more transparent structure. Nearly all the
grades have been given a new name, with the exception of the sales products to date (threecharacter code), the full range of impact-modified

DESMOPAN
New Nomenclature
Trade name
Appendix only for aliphatic grades ( weatherable)
Status
Series
Processing
Shore hardness
Suffix to characterize
special properties

Desmopan

DP

89

51D X
W = plasticized
U = UV protected
FR = flame retardant
30 99 A or D
0 = injection molding grades
3 = extrusion grades
4 = blow molding grades
5 = blown film grades
6 = high transparency grades
7 = only for special applications
8 = polymer blends
9 = contains modifier ( GF,)

100 C2 /C4 Ester

200 Ester without hydrolysis stabilizer
300 C4 Ester
400 Special Ester
500 C3 Ether / Ester
600 C3 Ether
700 Carbonate
900 C4 Ether
8000 only applicable for aliphatic grades
( 2nd digit polyol - basis analogous to aromatic grades)
DP = Developmental product
TP = Trial product
Not applicable for sales products

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Desmopan Product range

Raw material
group
Series
Shore hardness
55 - 64A

Ester
100

200

300

400

Ether/
Ester

C3-Ether

Carbonate

Aliphatics

C4-Ether

500

600

700

W8000

900

5377A

DP 6065A

R - TPU

DP 1060A
DP 8060SGN
DP 3070A

DP 9370A
DP 9370AU

65 - 79A
DP 2784A

DP 3380A
DP 3080A

481

DP 5080A

DP 1485A

DP 2586A
DP 2786A

385
3385A
585
3485A
KU 2-8785 DPS 032
DP 8785 S043
DP 3685AU

487

588

192

DP 2590A
DP 2792A

DP 3491A
392
DP 3690AU
KU 2-8792A
DP 8792 S043

80 - 84A

85 - 89A

90 - 94A

45 - 49D

50 - 54D

Impact
mod. Ester

150
DP 1350D

Desmopan

Technical Information

60 - 64D

KU 2-8795A
DP 8795 S043
DP 3695AU
345

445

KU 2-8798A
DP 8798 S043

453

see Disclaimer for developmental products

786

W DP 89085A
W DP 85085A
KU 2-88586
W DP 85786A

DP 6045D

795U

9385
DP 9585A

DP 9392A
DP 9392AU

W DP 89043D

DP 9395A
DP 9395AU
DP 9095AU

W DP 89051D

955U
DP 9659DU

KU 2-8715
KA 8529

W DP 89056D

DP 9662DU

KA 8377

365

DP 9665DU
KA 8333

KA 8410
KA 8417

372

DP 9873D

DP 3059D
359
DP 3660DU

65 - 69D
70 - 74D

DP 6386A

790

355
356

55 - 59D

DP 9380A

460

DP 3970D

400 / Ester

500 / Ether-Ester

80A - 58D

77A - 92A

Flexibility at low
temperatures

70A - 73D

Resistance to
microbial attack

300 / Ester

++

Fastness to
light (yellowing)

82A - 92A

++

Resistance to
hot air

200 / Ester

Injection molding and extrusion grades with a high

mechanical strength for articles exposed to wear

Properties
Resistance to
hydrolysis

60A - 50D

Resistance to oil
and grease

100 / Ester

Short description

Heat deflection

Shore hardness range

Dynamic
load bearing
capacity

Series

Resistance to
abrasion

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Property comparison of the Desmopan grade series

-x

Extrusion- ; injection molding and calandering-grades,

may be used for food contact applications

++

++

Injection molding and extrusion grades, with a high

mechanical strength, improved hydrolysis resistance
and low-temperature flexibility

++

++

-x

Injection molding grades with a low compression set, a

high heat deformation temperature and a good
resistance to grease and oil

++

++

++

++

++

0x

Injection molding and extrusion grades which combine

the advantages of ether and ester grades in an
economical manner

0/+

++

++

++

Desmopan

Technical Information

600 / Ether

65A - 45D

Injection molding and extrusion grades with very good

resistance to hydrolysis and microbes but reduced
mechanical properties

700 / Carbonate

88A - 43D

Injection molding and extrusion grades, resistant to

microbes and hydrolysis, with low swelling in water

+/++1)

++

W8000 / Aliphatics

85A - 56D

Modifier, injection molding and slush molding grades

which do not yellow under the action of UV light

0/+

+/++1)

+ / -1)

++

70A - 73D

Injection molding and extrusion grades with very good

resistance to microbes and hydrolysis; highly flexible at
low temperatures

++

57D - 66D

Special grades for shoe shells and similar applications

with a high rigidity and good low -temperature impact
strength

900 / Ether
impact mod.
Ester

++

++ = very good; + = good; 0 = satisfactory; - = moderate; x = improves with increasing hardness; 1) depending on the grade

-/++1) +/++1)
++

++
++

Series 100 ester grades

Injection molding, extrusion and blow molding grades with a high
mechanical strength. In extrusion applications, there is no crystallization of the melt with grades in this series even when the
extruder has been in service for a long period of time. Used
primarily for articles subject to wear, such as castors, shoe
heels, pneumatic hoses and bellows.

DP 1485A

Shore hardness: 86A / 33D; extrusion and

injection molding grade; suitable for extrusion
blow molding; very broad processing range;
Application: bellows; hoses, unreinforced; profiles; engineering injection moldings

192

Shore hardness: 94A / 42D; injection molding

grade; with high mechanical strength
for articles subject to wear;
Application: shift lever balls; rollers; coupling
elements; shoe heels

150

Shore hardness: 96A / 50D; injection molding

grade; with high mechanical strength
for articles subject to wear

DP 1350D

Shore hardness: 96A / 50D; extrusion grade;

good wear resistance; high melt stability;
Application: pneumatic hoses

Desmopan
DP 1060A

DP 8060SGN

Shore hardness: 60A; injection molding grade;

free from plasticizer; grease and oil resistance;
good wear resistance;
Application: rigid/flexible composites; shoe
soles
Shore hardness: 61A; injection molding grade;
good wear resistance; short cycle times;
Application: shoe soles

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test
Conditions

100 series, Ester grades

Units

Standards
DP 1060A

DP 8060SGN

DP 1485A

192

150

DP 1350D

60

61

86

94

96

96

33

42

50

50

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r.h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

15

22

46

50

50

50

Elongation at break

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

850

900

630

520

420

420

Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

2,9

15

15

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

15

18

31

31

ISO 868

ISO 868

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

55

36

60

50

50

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

30

11

25

25

25

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

60

100

19

30

30

30

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

55

51

46

30

30

30

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

33

78

100

120

120

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

130

130

Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

20

63

280

458

458

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

10

30

62

62

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

15

26

26

kg/m

ISO 1183

ISO 3451-1

Thermal properties

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content

1198

1200

1216

1230

1240

1240

160 - 200

190 - 210

200 - 220

210 - 225

210 - 230

210 -230

20

20

20

20 - 40

20 - 40

Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

180 - 200

210 - 230

DP = Developmental product (see disclaimer for developmental products)

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Series 200, ester grades

Desmopan

Blow molding and coating grades, may be used for food contact
applications.

DP 2784A

Shore hardness: 82A / 33D;

base material for batches

Our Ecology Department will be pleased to provide you with

more information on the subject of "Food Contact":

DP 2586A

Shore hardness: 86A / 38D; extrusion and

injection molding grade;
Application: blown film

DP 2786A

Shore hardness: 88A; calender coating grade;

Application: fabric coating

DP 2590A

Shore hardness: 92A; extrusion and injection

molding grade;
Application: blown film

DP 2792A

Shore hardness: 93A / 50D; calender coating

grade;
Application: fabric coating

Bayer MaterialScience AG
Dr. Eduard Haensel
Tel.: +49(0)214/30-72939
Fax: +49(0)214/30-31764
e-mail: [email protected]

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test Conditions

200 series, Ester grades

Units

Standards
DP 2784A

DP 2586A

DP 2786A

DP 2590A

DP 2792A

88

92

93

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r.h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength
Elongation at break
Stress at 100 % strain
Stress at 300 % strain

ISO 868

82

86

ISO 868

33

38

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

25

45

33

45

43

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

500

500

590

500

520

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

4.0

5.6

6,4

10

10

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

10

12

11,2

30

20

52

69

23

17

26

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

50

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

30

32

86

70

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

45

46

37

29

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

50

71

69

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

Thermal properties
Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

53

37

438

1860

318

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

13

12

40

74

24

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

5,2

8,3

19

29

11

kg/m

ISO 1183

1200

1190

1205

1205

1205

ISO 3451-1

190 - 210

210 - 230

190 - 210

210 - 230

190 - 220

20 - 40

20 - 40

20

20

20 - 40

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content
Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

195 - 215

190 - 210

DP = Developmental product (see disclaimer for developmental products)

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Series 300, ester grades (1)

DP 3380A

Injection molding and extrusion grades offering a high mechanical strength together with improved hydrolysis resistance and
low-temperature flexibility. Low swelling values in oils, greases
and solvents.

Shore hardness: 80A; extrusion grade;

plasticizer-free;
Application: hoses, reinforced; profiles

385 E

Shore hardness: 85A / 32D; extrusion and

injection molding grade;
Application; hoses, unreinforced; screenpacks;
engineering parts; rigid/flexible composite systems

585

Shore hardness 85A / 32D; injection molding

grade; containing microbicidal agent;
Application: sport shoe soles

3385A

Shore hardness: 85A / 33D; extrusion and

injection molding type; good wear resistance;
short cycle times;
Application: rigid/flexible composite systems;
hoses, unreinforced; profiles; injection molding
engineering parts

This is the series of grades used most frequently for extruded

articles of all types, as well as for highly-stressed structural
parts.

Desmopan
DP 3070A

Shore hardness: 70A; injection molding grade;

plasticizer-free;
Application: engineering injection moldings;
rigid/flexible composite systems

DP 3080A

Shore hardness: 80A; injection molding grade;

plasticizer-free;
Application: rigid/flexible composite systems;
engineering parts

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test
Conditions

300 series, Ester grades (1)

Units

Standards
DP 3070A

DP 3080A

DP 3380A

385 E

70

80

80

85

585

3385A

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r.h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

25

44

44

50

40

50

Elongation at break

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

800

600

590

500

550

500

Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

2,5

4,5

4,5

6.0

5.0

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

4,6

8,3

8,3

13

12

15

ISO 868

ISO 868

32

85
32

85
33

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

52

42

42

50

55

42

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

24

18

18

25

30

15

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

50

20

20

30

25

25

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

47

41

41

42

40

50

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

36

58

58

70

70

70

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

17

Thermal properties
68

Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

11

95

95

32

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

20

20

12

15

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

13

13

8,7

9,9

kg/m

ISO 1183

1148

1160

1160

1200

1200

ISO 3451-1

200 - 230

185 - 200

185 - 200

210 - 230

20

20 - 40

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content

1200

Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

20

20 - 40

175 - 190

200 - 220

210 - 230
20 - 40

190 - 210
20
175 - 205

DP = Developmental product (see disclaimer for developmental products)

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Series 300, ester grades (2)

Injection molding and extrusion grades with high mechanical
strength, improved hydrolysis resistance and low-temperature
flexibility. Low swelling values in oils, greases and solvents.

392

Shore hardness: 92A / 40D; extrusion and

injection molding grade;
Application: cogged belts: profiles; hoses, unreinforced

345

Shore hardness: 95A / 47D; injection molding

grade; with high mechanical strength for articles
subject to wear;
Application: injection molding engineering parts

355

Shore hardness 96A / 56D; injection molding

grade;
Application: injection molding engineering parts

356

Shore hardness: 97A / 55D; injection molding

grade
Application: engineering parts; ski-boot shells;
heel patches

This is the series of grades used most frequently for extruded

articles of all types, as well as for highly-stressed structural
parts.

Desmopan
3485A

Shore hardness: 85A / 33D; extrusion and

injection molding grade; suitable for extrusion
blow molding; with mold release agent; high
melt stability;
Application: bellows; injection molding
engineering parts

DP 3491A

Shore hardness: 92A / 40D; extrusion and

injection molding grade; suitable for extrusion
blow molding; high melt stability;
Application: blow molding; profiles; injection
molding engineering parts

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test
Conditions

300 series, Ester grades (2)

Units

Standards
3485A

DP 3491A

392

345

355

356

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r. h.)

shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

50

50

45

52

60

60

Elongation at break

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

500

500

450

450

430

400

Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

5.0

8.0

9.0

12

15

19

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

15

20

22

27

35

40

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

42

50

41

42

45

50

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

15

20

25

25

30

30

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

25

25

25

30

35

35

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

50

36

33

35

35

35

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

70

100

80

100

130

130

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

17

70

150

140

470

ISO 868

85

92

92

95

ISO 868

33

40

40

47

96
56

97
55

Thermal properties
Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

32

95

115

230

505

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

12

22

24

47

66

72

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

8,1

14

15

22

24

29

kg/m

ISO 1183

1200

1200

1210

1220

1200

1250

ISO 3451-1

190 - 210

190 - 210

210 - 230

210 - 235

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

175 - 205

180 - 210

200-220

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content
Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

220 - 235
20 - 40

210 - 235
20 - 40

DP = Developmental product (see disclaimer for developmental products)

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Series 300, ester grades (3)

DP 3059D

Shore hardness: 97A / 59D; injection molding

grade; with mold release agent; excellent wear
resistance; very short cycle times;
Application: heel patches; castors; shoe shells;
injection molding engineering parts

365

Shore hardness: 98A / 65D; injection molding

engineering parts;
Application; injection molding engineering parts;
heel patches; sports shoe soles

372

Shore hardness: 98A / 73D; injection molding

grade;
Application: injection molding engineering parts;
gear socket balls for automotive sector

Injection molding and extrusion grades with high mechanical

strength, improved hydrolysis resistance and low-temperature
flexibility. Low swelling values in oils, greases and solvents.
This is the series of grades used most frequently for extruded
articles of all types, as well as for highly-stressed structural
parts.

Desmopan
359

Shore hardness: 97A / 59D; injection molding

grade; with high mechanical strength for articles
subject to wear;
Application: injection molding engineering parts;
roller tires; shoe heels; ski-boot shells

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test Conditions

300 series, Ester grades (3)

Units

Standards
359

DP 3059D

365

372

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r.h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength

200 mm/min

MPa

Elongation at break

200 mm/min

ISO 868

97

97

98

98

ISO 868

59

59

65

73

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

50

60

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

400

50

70

400

250
35

Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

20

21

25

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

40

42

40

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

60

60

50

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

30

30

30

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

35

18

30

30

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

35

35

40

42

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

160

120

180

220

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

180

180

350

650

Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

555

560

632

1000

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

105

115

160

354

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

38

42

52

68

kg/m

ISO 1183

1230

1230

1230

1240

ISO 3451-1

220 - 240

200 - 230

220 - 245

220 - 245

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

Thermal properties

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content
Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

DP = Developmental product (see disclaimer for developmental products)

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Series 300 ester grades (4)

(sport shoe grades)
The 300 series grades listed below were developed for use in
sport shoe soles. They have UV protection and fulfill the requirements of the leading sport shoe manufacturers. In addition
to this, they are noted for their short cycle times, easy demolding
and very good melt flowability when processed by injection
molding. Long flow paths can thus be achieved with low wall
thicknesses too.

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test Conditions

300 series, Ester grades (4)

Units

Standards

KU 2-8785
DPS 032*

KU 2-8792 A*

KU 2-8795 A*

KU 2-8798 A*

85

91

94

94
53

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r. h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength

ISO 868

33

36

41

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

50

50

55

65

Elongation at break

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

550

500

450

400

ISO 868

Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

8.0

10

17

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

15

17

26

39

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

42

50

40

45

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

15

20

20

25
25

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

25

27

26

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

50

43

40

36

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

70

90

90

120

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

39

90

157

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

11

19

27

62

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

12

16

27

kg/m

ISO 1183

1200

1200

1210

1220

ISO 3451-1

200 - 220

190 - 210

190 - 210

195 - 215

20

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

100

Thermal properties
390

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content
Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

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Series 300, ester grades (5)

(sport shoe grades, reduced-wear)
These grades with the additional designation S043 are a further
development of our sport shoe series of grades. In addition to
the familiar good properties, such as UV stabilization, good flowability and short cycle times, these grades are noted for their
considerably improved wear properties. They are used on parts
subject to high wear. For coloring, it should be noted that these
grades have a slightly milky natural color.

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test Conditions

300 series, Ester grades (5)

Units

Standards

ISO 868

DP 8785A
S043

DP 8792A
S043

DP 8795A
S043

DP 8798A
S043

85

91

94

94
53

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r. h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength

ISO 868

33

40

41

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

45

50

50

65

Elongation at break

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

500

500

450

400

Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

10

17
39

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

14

17

24

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

42

50

45

45

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

15

20

21

25
15

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

18

18

17

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

50

43

40

36

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

70

80

90

120

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

374

Thermal properties
Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

39

115

185

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

11

19

29

67

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

12

16

28

kg/m

ISO 1183

1200

1200

1210

1220

ISO 3451-1

190 - 210

190 - 210

190 - 220

200 - 230

20

20

20

25 - 40

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content
Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

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Series 300, ester grades (6)

(transparent grades)
All the highly transparent grades listed here are hydrolysisstabilized and have special UV protection. They can be used for
clear, transparent injection moldings with a wall thickness of up
to 6 mm. Hoses, flat film and profiles can be extruded from these
grades.

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test Conditions

300 series, Ester grades (6)

Units

Standards
DP 3685AU

DP 3690AU

DP 3695AU

DP 3660DU

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r. h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength
Elongation at break
Stress at 100 % strain
Stress at 300 % strain

ISO 868

86

93

96

98

ISO 868

38

40

43

56

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

50

55

59

60

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

450

430

425

400

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

12

19

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

13

24

34

40

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

36

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

13

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

22

22

20

20

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

32

29

25

31

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

88

95

112

170

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

190

848

1180

2380

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

13

54

69

267

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

30

33

77

kg/m

ISO 1183

1197

1211

1218

1229

ISO 3451-1

215 -235

215 - 235

215 - 235

215 - 235

110

Thermal properties

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content
Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

20

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

180 - 200

180 - 200

190 - 210

190 - 210

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Series 400, ester grades

This series offers a number of special properties thanks to the
use of special raw materials and ancillary materials. Compared
with the 100 and 300 series of ester grades, the individual materials display improved:
-

compression set
elasticity
heat resistance
hydrolysis resistance
oil/grease resistance
microbe resistance

487

Shore hardness: 86A / 34D; injection molding

grade; grease and oil resistant; low compression set; high heat resistance; short cycle times;
Application: automotive engineering parts; rollers; seals, membranes; damping elements

445

Shore hardness: 93A / 44D; injection molding

grade; grease and oil resistant;
high heat resistance; low compression set;
Application: automotive engineering parts: injection molding engineering parts

453

Shore hardness: 97A / 52D; injection molding

grade; grease and oil resistant; low compression set; good wear resistance;
Application: injection molding engineering parts;
automotive engineering parts

460

Shore hardness: 97A / 58D; injection molding

grade; grease and oil resistant; low compression set; high heat resistance; high elasticity;
short cycle times;
Application: automotive engineering parts; engineering parts

These injection molding grades are used first and foremost in

functional engineering components for automotive, mechanical
and plant engineering.

Desmopan
481

Shore hardness: 80A / 30D; injection molding

grade; plasticizer-free; grease and oil-resistant;
low compression set; high elasticity;
high heat resistance; easy-release;
Application: rollers; seals; membranes; automotive engineering parts

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test Conditions

400 series, Ester grades

Units

Standards
481

487

445

453

460

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r. h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

30

35

38

38

35

Elongation at break

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

600

500

500

475

350

ISO 868

80

86

93

97

97

ISO 868

30

34

44

52

58

Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

5.0

6.0

17

21

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

9.0

14

20

29

33

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

35

30

35

27

35

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

22

15

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

25

20

25

15

25

32

40

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

48

45

35

30

35

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

45

70

95

180

150

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

17

46

280

448

710

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

7,2

13

25

53

128

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

6,7

9,6

16

24

43

kg/m

ISO 1183

1200

1210

1220

1230

1220

ISO 3451-1

225 - 235

230 - 240

210 - 235

220 - 240

235 - 245

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

170

Thermal properties

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content
Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

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Series 500, ether/ester grades

Series 600, ether grades

Ether/ester grades that combine the advantages of both classes

of raw material at low cost. These are used in applications subject to mechanical stressing with a simultaneous risk of damage
through micro-organisms. Fields of application include extrusion
coating, seals, technical injection moldings and watch straps.

The grades in the 600 series can be used as a lower-cost solution for applications that require the hydrolysis and microbe
resistance of the 900 series but not such high-level mechanical
properties. Potential applications include fire extinguisher hoses,
shoe soles and rigid/flexible combinations.

Desmopan

Desmopan

5377A

Shore hardness: 77A / 28D; extrusion and

injection molding grade; improved microbe
resistance; improved hydrolysis resistance;
Applications: cable sheathings; fabric coating;
watch straps

DP 6065A

Shore hardness: 66A; injection molding grade;

plasticizer-free; very good hydrolysis and
microbe resistance; very short cycle times;
Application: rigid/flexible composite systems;
shoe soles

DP 5080A

Shore hardness: 80A / 29D; injection molding

grade; improved microbe resistance; improved
hydrolysis resistance;
Application: seals, membranes; rigid/flexible
composite systems

DP 6386A

Shore hardness: 85A; extrusion and injection

molding grade; very good hydrolysis and
microbe resistance; short cycle times;
Application: fire-extinguisher hoses; injection
molding engineering parts; rigid/flexible composite systems

588E

Shore hardness: 88A / 33D; extrusion and

injection molding grade; improved microbe
resistance; improved hydrolysis resistance;
Application: cable sheathings; hoses, unreinforced; roof lining

DP 6045D

Shore hardness: 94A / 45D; injection molding

grade; with special UV stabilizers;
very good resistance to hydrolysis and
microbes; very short cycle times;
Application: injection molding engineering parts;
animal identification tags

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test
Conditions

500 series, Ether/Ester

grades
Units

600 series, C3-Ether grades

Standards
5377A

DP 5080A

588 E

DP 6065A

DP 6386A

DP 6045D

77

80

88

66

85

94

27

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r. h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength

200 mm/min

ISO 868

ISO 868

28

29

33

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

26

28

35

17

24

45

Elongation at break

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

740

650

600

850

725

391

Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

4.0

4.0

6.0

2,7

6,8

13,5

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

7.0

9.0

11

11

23

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

50

50

50

36

37

56

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

20

20

25

16

17

18
90

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

80

70

60

150

90

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

45

45

36

50

43

39

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

40

55

55

26

40

50

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

20

20

39

42

455

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

6,7

7,5

11

15

155

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

5,1

5,6

7,9

12

91

kg/m

ISO 1183

1140

1140

1150

1084

1117

ISO 3451-1

180 - 200

190 - 210

210 - 230

190 - 210

215 - 230

200 - 220

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 -30

20

20 - 30

170 - 190

18

Thermal properties

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content
Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

190 - 210

185 - 210

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Series 700, carbonate grades

Desmopan

The grades in this series have been specially developed for

particular applications and have been successfully used in these
applications for many years. They display good resistance to
microbes and hydrolysis, experience less swelling in water than
ether grades and offer a level of mechanical properties comparable to ester grades.

786 E

Shore hardness: 88A / 33D; extrusion and

injection molding grade; high mechanical
strength; very good hydrolysis and microbe
resistance; good low-temperature flexibility;
Application: fire-extinguisher hoses; films;
profiles; engineering parts

Applications include fire-extinguisher hoses, film, cogged belts,

seals and animal identification tags.

790

Shore hardness: 92A / 40D; extrusion and

injection molding grade; good hydrolysis and
microbe resistance; high mechanical strength;
good low-temperature flexibility;
Application: cogged belts; profiles; injection
molding engineering parts

795 U

Shore hardness: 94A / 43D; injection molding

grade; with special UV stabilizers;
good hydrolysis and microbe resistance;
short cycle times;
Application: animal identification tags

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test Conditions

700 series, Carbonate grades

Units

Standards
786 E

790

795 U

88

92

94

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r. h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength

ISO 868

33

40

43

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

43

55

46

Elongation at break

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

525

450

430

Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

7.0

10

14

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

14

25

34

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

55

50

42

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

25

25

22

ISO 868

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

40

30

25

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

32

32

32

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

60

85

102

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

120

200

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

15

22

48

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

9,3

12

19

kg/m

ISO 1183

1150

1210

1200

ISO 3451-1

210 - 230

210 - 230

210 - 230

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

190 - 210

200 - 220

72

Thermal properties
450

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content
Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

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Series W8000, aliphatic (1)

W DP 85786A

Shore hardness: 90A; calender-coating grade;

good low-temperature flexibility; high compression set; improved microbe resistance;
improved hydrolysis resistance;
Application: fabric coating

W DP 89085A

Shore hardness: 86A; injection molding grade;

very good hydrolysis and microbe resistance;
good low-temperature flexibility;
high compression set; low wear;
for colored applications in the automotive,
sports and leisure sectors

KU 2-88586*

Shore hardness: 89A; special grade for slush

processes; good low-temperature flexibility;
high compression set; improved microbe resistance; improved hydrolysis resistance

The new Desmopan product line based on an aliphatic isocyanate. In addition to possessing the familiar properties of
TPUs, these products do not yellow under the action of UV light.
They additionally offer a particularly high resilience and "snappiness".
This is why these grades are particularly suitable for colored
applications in automotive engineering and the sport and leisure
sectors.

Desmopan

W DP85085A

Shore hardness: 85A; injection molding grade;

improved microbe resistance;
good low-temperature flexibility;
improved hydrolysis resistance;
Application: automotive interior applications

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test Conditions

W8000 series, Aliphatic grades (1)

Units

Standards
W DP85085A

W DP85786A

KU 2-88586*

W DP 89085A

85

90

89

86

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r. h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength
Elongation at break
Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

6.0

6,3

6.3

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

9.5

9,5

9.5

10

43

43

ISO 868

ISO 868

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

32

26

25

33

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

880

850

890

750

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

42

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

18

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

28

30

30

31

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

63

62

62

64

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

75

74

74

42

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

33

Thermal properties
Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

62

67

67

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

22

22

22

150
30

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

15

15

15

40

kg/m

ISO 1183

1130

1130

1130

1080

ISO 3451-1

180-210

170 - 190

170 - 190

200 - 220

20 - 40

20

20 -40

20 -40

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content
Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

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Series W8000, aliphatic (2)

The new Desmopan product line based on an aliphatic isocyanate. In addition to possessing the familiar properties of TPUs,
these products do not yellow under the action of UV light. The
products in the following Table also have very good hydrolysis
and microbe resistance, good low-level flexibility and low wear
values. They additionally offer a particularly high resilience and
"snappiness".
This is why these grades are particularly suitable for colored
applications in automotive engineering and the sport and leisure
sectors.

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test Conditions

W8000 series, Aliphatic grades (2)

Units

Standards
W DP89043D

W DP89051D

W DP89056D

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r. h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

39

48

43

Elongation at break

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

717

550

320

ISO 868

95

96

95

ISO 868

43

51

56

Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

12

17

20

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

18

23

43

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

41

46

46

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

11

17

22

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

56

52

51

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

96

142

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

80

170

250

Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

73

152

700

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

46

77

298

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

31

52

193

kg/m

ISO 1183

1080

1080

1110

ISO 3451-1

210 - 230

230 - 250

240 - 260

40 - 60

40 - 60

40 - 60

Thermal properties

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content
Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

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Series 900, ether grades (1)

Products offering very good hydrolysis and microbe resistance.
Their excellent low-temperature flexibility constitutes a further
characteristic feature. The 900 grade series is used inter alia in
applications where good flexibility or impact strength is required
at very low temperatures. Applications include cables, hoses,
profiles, films and shoe shells.

9385

Shore hardness: 86A / 35D; extrusion and

injection molding grade; good low-temperature
flexibility; complies with DIN VDE 0282-10;
Application: cable sheathings; hoses, unreinforced

DP 9585A

Shore hardness: 85A / 34D; extrusion and

injection molding grade; good low-temperature
flexibility;
Application: blown film; fabric coating; cable
sheathings; profiles; engineering parts

DP 9392A

Shore hardness: 92A / 42D; extrusion and

injection molding grade;
good low-temperature flexibility;
Application: hoses, unreinforced; cable sheathings; profiles; engineering parts

DP 9392AU

As for DP 9392A but with special UV stabilizers

DP 9095AU

Shore hardness: 95A / 43D; injection molding

grade; with special UV stabilizers;
good wear resistance, low tendency to warp;
short cycle times;
Application: animal identification tags

Desmopan
DP 9370A

Shore hardness: 70A; extrusion and injection

molding grade; good low-temperature flexibility;
plasticizer-free; high moisture vapor transmission rate;
Application: roof lining; seals, membranes;
films; rigid/flexible composite systems; sport
shoe soles

DP 9370AU

As for DP 9370A but with special UV stabilizers

DP 9380A

Shore hardness: 82A / 31D; extrusion and

injection molding grade; good low-temperature
flexibility; complies with DIN VDE 0282-10;
Application: cable sheathings; hoses, unreinforced

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test
Conditions

900 series, C4-Ether grades (1)

Units

Standards

DP 9370A /
AU

DP 9380A

9385

DP 9585A

DP 9392A /
AU

DP 9095AU

70

82

86

85

92

95

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r. h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength

200 mm/min

ISO 868

ISO 868

31

35

34

42

43

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

25

40

48

40

50

65

Elongation at break

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

800

500

600

630

500

370

Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

2.4

5.0

6.0

6.0

8,5

18

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

4.3

9.0

13

10

17

30

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

49

42

43

36

40

77

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

22

25

25

28

20

30

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

69

20

25

84

20

18

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

63

50

40

45

32

33

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

39

50

65

60

85

129

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

275

Thermal properties
Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

37

14

29

31

104

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

4,5

8,3

12

12

22

40

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

3,2

6,3

7,9

7,8

13

19

kg/m

ISO 1183

1060

1110

1120

1110

1150

1149

ISO 3451-1

190 - 210

205 - 225

205 - 225

205 - 225

210 - 230

200 - 220

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

20 - 40

20

175 - 215

195 - 215

195 - 215

180 - 210

195 - 215

200 - 220

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content
Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

DP = Developmental product (see disclaimer for developmental products)

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Series 900, ether grades (2)

DP 9659DU

Products offering very good hydrolysis and microbe resistance.

Their excellent low-temperature flexibility constitutes a further
characteristic feature. The 900 grade series is used inter alia in
applications where good flexibility or impact strength is required
at very low temperatures. Applications include cables, hoses,
profiles, films and shoe shells.

Shore hardness: 97A / 59D; extrusion and

injection molding grade; with special UV stabilizers; transparent up to 6 mm wall thickness;
Application: ski-boot shells; hoses, unreinforced

DP 9662DU

Shore hardness: 97A / 62D; extrusion and

injection molding grade; with special UV stabilizers; transparent up to 6 mm wall thickness;
Application: ski-boot shells; hoses, unreinforced

DP 9665DU

Shore hardness: 98A / 65D; extrusion and

injection molding grade; with special UV stabilizers; transparent up to 6 mm wall thickness;
Application: ski-boot shells; hoses, unreinforced; pneumatic hoses

KA 8333*

Shore hardness: 98A / 66D; injection molding

grade; very good low-temperature impact
strength;
Application: shoe soles; engineering parts

DP 9873D

Shore hardness: 98A / 73D; injection molding

grade; very good low-temperature impact
strength;
Application: shoe soles; injection molding engineering parts

Desmopan
DP 9395A

Shore hardness: 95A / 46D; extrusion and

injection molding grade;
good low-temperature flexibility;
Application: pneumatic hoses; cable sheathings; profiles, injection molding engineering
parts

DP 9395AU

As for DP 9395A but with special UV stabilizers

955 U

Shore hardness: 97A / 55D; injection molding

grade; with special UV stabilizers; very good
low-temperature impact strength;
Application: ski-boot shells; hoses, unreinforced; injection molding engineering parts

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test
Conditions

900 series, C4-Ether grades (2)

Units

Standards

DP 9395A /
AU

955 U

DP 9659DU

DP 9662DU

DP 9665DU

KA 8333*

DP 9873D

ISO 868

95

97

97

97

98

98

98
73

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r. h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength

ISO 868

46

55

59

62

65

66

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

50

55

60

55

55

55

55

Elongation at break

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

450

400

400

350

350

325

310

Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

13

20

22

28

26

29

35

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

27

35

40

49

55

45

50

46
30

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

40

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

22
30

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

40

20

20

19

38

29

31

40

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

47

45

100

140

89

98

208

150

200

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

55

170

180

220

530

910

Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

209

330

1370

1270

1440

530

733

MPa

ISO 6721-2

39

104

267

362

440

233

475

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

19

32

75

97

110

63

156

kg/m

ISO 1183

1150

1160

1160

1176

1175

1170

1190

ISO 3451-1

210 -230

215 - 235

220 - 235

220 - 235

220 - 235

225 - 235

225 - 235

40 - 60

40 - 60

40 - 60

Thermal properties

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content
Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

20 - 40

20 - 40

40 - 60

40 - 60

200 - 220

205 - 235

205 - 235

205 - 235

DP = Developmental product (see disclaimer for developmental products)

*) see disclaimer for developmental products

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Impact-modified ester grades

Glass fiber reinforced grades

This series of grades was developed primarily for shoe shells

and similar applications. Shoe shells or ski boots produced in
these grades are lightweight and offer a high rigidity and elasticity with a very good low-temperature impact strength. The modi
fied Desmopan grades additionally display a high scratch and
wear resistance.

Injection moldings in glass fiber reinforced Desmopan are

characterized by a low shrinkage and a low coefficient of expansion. The coefficient of expansion in the direction of the glass
fibers is of the same order of magnitude as for aluminum.

Field of application: exterior automotive engineering parts.

Parts in R-TPU display a high heat resistance, good lowtemperature impact strength and sound insulation, good flowability and accurate reproduction of detail.
Molded parts can be printed and painted.

Desmopan (TPU)
Typical Properties

Test
Conditions

Glass fiber
reinforced
grades

Impact modified, Ester grades

Units

Standards
KU 2-8715*

KA 8529*

KA 8377*

KA 8410*

KA 8417*

DP 3970D

96

97

97

98

98

99

Mechanical properties (23 C/50 % r. h.)

Shore hardness,
method A
shore hardness,
method D
Ultimate tensile strength

ISO 868

57

59

62

64

66

70

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

52

60

60

60

54

64

Elongation at break

200 mm/min

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

470

410

390

380

360

25

Stress at 100 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

18

18

24

26

31

35

37

40

43

45

30

30

ISO 868

Stress at 300 % strain

200 mm/min

MPa

i.A. ISO 527-1,-3

Compression set

24 h; 70 C

ISO 815

Compression set

72 h; 23 C

ISO 815

Abrasion resistance

mm

ISO 4649

25

30

30

Impact resilience

ISO 4662

36

38

38

Tear propagation resistance

500 mm/min

kN/m

ISO 34-1

130

140

160

150

190

Flexural modulus

2 mm/min

MPa

ISO 178

175

240

330

440

510

1700

Torsional storage modulus

-20 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

542

600

760

824

895

2870

Torsional storage modulus

23 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

127

157

206

250

311

1450

Torsional storage modulus

70 C

MPa

ISO 6721-2

46

57

64

77

93

765

kg/m

ISO 1183

1170

1200

1200

1200

1180

1376

ISO 3451-1

225 - 240

225 - 240

225 - 240

225 - 240

225 - 240

220 - 245

40 - 60

40 - 60

40 - 60

40 - 60

40 - 60

40 - 80

60
30

Thermal properties

Other properties (23 C)

Density
Glass fiber / glass bead /
filler content

21

Molding conditions
Injection moldingMelt temperature
Injection moldingMold temperature
Extrusion-Melt temperature

DP = Developmental product (see disclaimer for developmental products)

*) see disclaimer for developmental products

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Pretreatment of the granules

TPU absorbs moisture from the air. The extent and
rate at which this happens depends on the raw
material type, hardness and climate. To ensure
trouble-free processing and avoid any loss of quality, we recommend drying to a moisture content of
0.05 %. If the granules are too moist, blisters or
streaks can occur on the surface of the finished
components. The extrudate is no longer smooth
and glossy but foamy and gassy.
A frequent cause of defects is also the use of undried functional concentrates. These batches
should be separately pre-dried and have a moisture
content 0.05 %. Such levels can be reliably
reached in conventional dry air and circulating air
dryers.
Depending on the hardness, the recommended
drying temperatures are between 80 and 110 C,
with drying times of 1 to 3 hours. Better drying can
be achieved in a shorter time with dry air dryers.
Dried, hot granules should not be left to cool down
in the open air. They must be stored in dry containers that can be re-sealed. The machine hopper
must be kept covered.

Coloring
Apart from a few exceptions, Desmopan is supplied solely in its natural color. This will be somewhere between transparent yellow and opaque
white, depending on the grade in question.
Converters can easily color Desmopan themselves. A simple and reliable means of doing this is
by using pigment masterbatch with Desmopan as
the carrier material.
Pigment masterbatch based on polystyrene or SAN
resin is suitable to a limited extent, while masterbatch based on polyethylene, polypropylene or PVC
is not at all suitable. Desmopan can similarly be
colored with pigments and pastes. The standard
quantities employed (depending on wall thickness
and color density):
Pigment masterbatch
Coloring pastes
Pigments

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1.0 - 4%
0.5 - 1%
0.2 - 0.5%

Particular care should be taken to ensure that the

coloring agents employed are dry. Even the addition of just 1% moist pigment masterbatch can affect the surface and impair demolding behavior.

Food contact
Since there are different provisions governing food
contact in a large number of countries, no general
statement can be made here.
If you have any questions on this subject please
contact:
Bayer MaterialScience AG
Dr. Eduard Haensel
Tel.: +49(0)214/30-72939
Fax: +49(0)214/30-31764
E-Mail: [email protected]

Occupational hygiene and environmental advice

Air extraction
Desmopan can be machined and processed over a
wide temperature range but, as with all natural and
synthetic organic materials, it decomposes as of a
certain temperature. The development of smoke
signifies that decomposition is taking place.
Slow decomposition commences at approximately
240 C, depending on the grade of Desmopan
involved. Further information may be obtained from
our Safety Data Sheets.
We recommend efficient air extraction in all cases.
This is particularly important for extrusion and welding, since, in the latter case in particular, it is impossible to achieve a controlled temperature profile.

Waste disposal
Providing that it is not contaminated with other substances, Desmopan can essentially be dumped on
municipal landfills. It does not constitute a hazard to
water. If the material can no longer be recycled,
then it is feasible and, indeed makes sense, for it to
be incinerated in a waste incineration plant on
account of its high calorific value.

Desmopan
Technical Information

Recycling

Injection molding

Molded parts in Desmopan must be marked in

accordance with DIN/ISO 11469 and ISO 11469
(see TI KU21159).

Sprue and runner waste and other clean waste can

be granulated and re-processed. The quantity of
regrind added to virgin material should always be
selected on the basis of the requirement profile
specified for the parts. This will also show whether it
is possible to use 100 % regrind. Unless the injection moldings are being used for inferior-quality
applications, they must be tested to check that they
meet the specified requirements.

>TPU<
All Desmopan grades can be remelted in a stable
manner and can thus be reprocessed in the course
of recycling (they should be pre-dried as a matter of
principle).

Extrusion
Either process separately or add to injection molding grades.

DP / * This is a develomental product. Further information, including amended or supplementary data on hazards associated with its use,
may be compiled in the future. For this reason no assurances are given as to type conformity, processability, long-term performance characteristics or other production or application parameters. Therefore, the purchaser/user uses the product entirely at his own risk without having
been given any warranty or guarantee and agrees that the supplier shall not be liable for any damages, of whatever nature, arising out of
such use.
Commercialization and continued supply of this material are not assured. Its supply may be discontinued at any time.
This information and our technical advice whether verbal, in writing or by way of trials are given in good faith but without warranty, and
this also applies where proprietary rights of third parties are involved. Our advice does not release you from the obligation to verify the information currently provided - especially that contained in our safety data and technical information sheets - and to test our products as to
their suitability for the intended processes and uses. The application, use and processing of our products and the products manufactured by
you on the basis of our technical advice are beyond our control and, therefore, entirely your own responsibility. Our products are sold in
accordance with the current version of our General Conditions of Sale and Delivery.
Unless specified to the contrary, the values given have been established on standardised test specimens at room temperature. The figures
should be regarded as guide values only and not as binding minimum values. Kindly note that, under certain conditions, the properties can
be affected to a considerable extent by the design of the mold/die, the processing conditions and the coloring.
Publisher: Business Development TPU
Bayer MaterialScience AG,
D-51368 Leverkusen
www.plstics.bayer.com

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