Hytrel® TPC-ET SC976 NC010

Hytrel TPC-ET SC976 NC010 is a high-modulus thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC-ET) with a nominal hardness of 64D. This SC grade is designed for healthcare applications and manufactured according to GMP principles. It is tested against ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-11 and selected parts of USP Class VI. The material offers exceptional toughness, resilience and flexibility at low temperatures, while maintaining strong mechanical performance at elevated temperatures. Hytrel TPC-ET SC976 NC010 provides outstanding resistance to creep, impact and flex fatigue, and offers good resistance to oils, 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:

• Healthcare-focused grade manufactured under GMP
• High modulus with strong stiffness (64D)
• Exceptional toughness and resilience
• Outstanding resistance to creep, impact and flex fatigue
• High tear strength and abrasion resistance
• Good resistance to oils, fuels, solvents and industrial chemicals
• Non-discoloring stabilizer for 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
• Casting
• Thermoforming

Processing Notes:
Drying is recommended at 110°C for 2–3 hours to achieve a processing moisture content ≤0.08%. Hytrel TPC-ET SC976 NC010 has an optimal melt temperature of 245°C (min. 240°C, max. 260°C) and an optimal mold temperature of 45–55°C. For extrusion, dry at 100–120°C for 2–3 hours to achieve ≤0.06% moisture, and process at a melt temperature of 235°C (range 225–245°C). Hytrel is incompatible with acetal and PVC. Please refer to the molding and extrusion guidelines for detailed recommendations.