Hytrel® TPC-ET 5553FG NC010

Hytrel TPC-ET 5553FG NC010 is a medium-modulus thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC-ET) with a nominal hardness of 51D (max. 56D). This FG grade is developed for applications requiring food-contact compliance and is manufactured according to GMP principles. The material offers excellent toughness, resilience and strong flexibility at low temperatures, while maintaining mechanical strength at elevated temperatures. Hytrel TPC-ET 5553FG NC010 provides outstanding resistance to creep, impact and flex fatigue, and offers good resistance to oils, fuels, solvents and many industrial chemicals. It contains a non-discoloring stabilizer for improved color stability and can be processed using conventional thermoplastic techniques including injection molding and extrusion.

Key Features:

• Food-contact compliant grade (EU & US)
• Medium modulus with balanced flexibility
• Excellent toughness and mechanical performance
• Outstanding resistance to creep, impact and flex fatigue
• Good resistance to oils, fuels and industrial chemicals
• Non-discoloring stabilizer for improved color stability
• Light-stabilized for enhanced durability
• Plasticizer-free with long-term property retention

Processing Form:

• Injection Molding
• Film Extrusion
• Extrusion
• Sheet Extrusion
• Other Extrusion
• Coating
• Casting
• Thermoforming

Processing Notes:
Drying is recommended at 100°C for 2–3 hours to achieve a processing moisture content ≤0.08%. Hytrel TPC-ET 5553FG NC010 has an optimal melt temperature of 230°C (min. 220°C, max. 250°C) and an optimal mold temperature of 45°C (max. 55°C). For extrusion, drying at 90–110°C for 2–3 hours with a moisture content ≤0.06% is recommended, with an optimal melt temperature of 225°C (range 215–235°C). Hytrel is incompatible with acetal and PVC. Please refer to the injection molding and extrusion guidelines for detailed recommendations.