"The Original TPC, Setting the Standard for Flexibility and Resilience"
Hytrel® TPC
Choosing Hytrel® TPC-ET means leveraging decades of innovation and expertise, ensuring high-performance, durable, and sustainable solutions for your applications.
Why Choose Hytrel® TPC-ET?
Hytrel® Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET), now offered by Celanese, was originally developed by DuPont and stands as the pioneering TPC in the industry. Its unique combination of properties provides several advantages over other TPCs
Proven Legacy
As the original TPC, Hytrel® has a long-standing reputation for reliability and performance across various applications.
Superior Flexibility and Strength
Combines the flexibility of rubber with the strength and processability of thermoplastics, offering exceptional toughness and resilience.
Design Flexibility
Available in Shore hardnesses from 30D to 82D, allowing for tailored solutions to meet specific application requirements.
Wide Product Range
The only TPC-ET available in general purpose and high-performance grades, with a unique choice of 50+ compounds developed to match each specific requirements.
Enhanced Chemical Resistance
Exhibits excellent resistance to hydrocarbons and other fluids, making it suitable for demanding environments.
Broad Service Temperature Range
Maintains flexibility and toughness from -65°C to 150°C, ensuring reliable performance in extreme conditions.
Sustainable Options
The Hytrel® ECO-B series utilizes a biomass balance approach, incorporating up to 72% renewable content without compromising material properties.
Processing Versatility
Compatible with various manufacturing processes, including injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion, facilitating efficient production.
Sustainability Without Compromising Performance
Discover how Hytrel® TPC-ET can help you achieve your sustainability goals without compromising performance. Contact us for more information on our eco-friendly grades.
Key Sustainability Features
Bio-Based Content
The Hytrel® ECO-B series incorporates up to 72% renewable content, derived from biomass sources using a mass balance approach, as certified by globally recognized sustainability standards. This helps reduce reliance on fossil-based feedstocks while ensuring identical performance to traditional grades.
Recyclability
Hytrel® materials can be reprocessed and reused in many applications, minimizing waste during production and supporting closed-loop recycling systems.
Energy-Efficient Processing
Compatible with injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding processes, Hytrel® TPC-ET requires lower energy inputs compared to conventional rubber processing, reducing carbon emissions during production.
Durability for Longevity
The inherent toughness and flexibility of Hytrel® ensure products last longer, reducing the frequency of replacements and conserving resources over time.
Reduced Carbon Footprint:
The integration of renewable raw materials in Hytrel® ECO-B grades directly contributes to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of finished products.
