Celanese®
Hytrel® TPC-ET 4556
Hytrel TPC-ET 4556 is a medium-modulus thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC-ET) with a nominal hardness of 45D. It offers excellent toughness and resilience, high impact strength, and outstanding resistance to creep, tearing, and flex fatigue. The material maintains flexibility at low temperatures and retains mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. Hytrel TPC-ET 4556 contains a non-discoloring stabilizer, is light-stabilized, and provides good resistance to many industrial chemicals, oils, and solvents. It can be processed using conventional thermoplastic techniques including injection molding and extrusion.
Key Features:
- Medium modulus with balanced flexibility
- High impact strength and toughness
- Excellent resistance to creep and flex fatigue
- Good chemical resistance to oils and industrial fluids
- Non-discoloring stabilizer for improved color stability
- Light-stabilized grade suitable for outdoor/light exposure
- 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 reach a processing moisture content below 0.08%. Hytrel TPC-ET 4556 has an optimal melt temperature of 225°C and a mold temperature of 50°C. For extrusion, drying at 100°C for 2–3 hours to achieve a moisture content below 0.06% is recommended, with an optimal melt temperature of 215°C. Hytrel is incompatible with acetal and PVC. Please refer to the injection molding and extrusion guidelines for additional details.
Applications:
Automotive, Fluid Power, Electrical, Consumer Goods, Equipment Industry.
Hardness:
45D
Delivery Form:
Pellets
Key Features of Hytrel TPC
Flexibility & Resilience
Unlike traditional rubber, Hytrel TPC can flex in multiple directions, cycle after cycle, long after rubber would break.
Durability
Hytrel TPC is an essential ingredient in applications that must endure a wide range of temperatures and tough conditions during years of service.
Enhanced Chemical Resistance
Exhibits excellent resistance to hydrocarbons and other fluids, making it suitable for demanding environments.
Sustainable Options
The Hytrel TPC ECO-B series utilizes a biomass balance approach, incorporating up to 72% renewable content without compromising material properties.
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