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Estane® is a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) that is tough, durable, flexible and offers a broad range of hardnesses. It has excellent low temperature flexibility. It can be colored.
Thermoplastic polyurethanes allow for very thin gauges while maintaining strength and properties. They can withstand as much as four times the radiation that other plastics than withstand and have better burst strength.
| Property | Measure Low | Measure High |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 0.0426 lb./in.3 (1.18 g/cc) | 0.0441 lb./in.3 (1.22 g/cc) |
| Melting point | 392°F (200°C) | 392°F (200°C) |
| Glass transition temperature | -26°F (-32°C) | 27°F (-2.78°C) |
| Tensile strength at break | 4600 psi (31.7 MPa) | 8000 psi (55.2 MPa) |
| Elongation at break | 450% | 780% |
| Hardness durometer (Shore A) | 75 | 93 |
| Hardness durometer (Shore D) | 45 | 47 |
| Water absorption @ 24 hours | Not Available | Not Available |
| Sterilization | Gamma radiation |
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