DuPont Hytrel? TPE 5555HS TPC-ET
Subcategory: Elastomer, TPE; Polyester, TP; Polymer; Thermoplastic
Material Notes:
Hytrel? 5555HS is a medium modulus Hytrel? grade, with nominal durometer hardness of 55D. It is a specially stabilized version of Hytrel? 5556 for superior heat and oil resistance properties.
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| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments | |
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| Density | 1.19 g/cc | 0.043 lb/in? | ISO 1183 | |
| Specific Gravity | 1.2 g/cc | 0.0434 lb/in? | ASTM D 792 | |
| Water Absorption | 0.7 % | 0.7 % | Immersion 24h; 23?C; ASTM D 570 | |
| Water Absorption | 0.7 % | 0.7 % | Immersion 24h; 23?C; ISO 62 | |
| Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium | 0.2 % | 0.2 % | 50%RH; 23?C; ISO 62 | |
| Water Absorption at Saturation | 0.6 % | 0.6 % | Immersed; 23?C; ISO 62 | |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.014 cm/cm | 0.014 in/in | Flow; ASTM D 955 | |
| Melt Flow | 8.5 g/10 min | 8.5 g/10 min | 2.16 kg/220?C; based on room temperature density; ISO 1133 | |
| Melt Flow | 8.5 g/10 min | 8.5 g/10 min | 2.16kg at 220?C; ASTM D 1238 | |
| Melt Flow | 8.5 g/10 min | 8.5 g/10 min | 220?C, 2.16kg; ISO 1133 | |
Mechanical Properties |
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| Hardness, Shore D | 52 | 52 | 15s; ISO 868 | |
| Hardness, Shore D | 55 | 55 | Maximum; ASTM D 2240 | |
| Hardness, Shore D | 55 | 55 | Maximum; ISO 868 | |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 40 MPa | 5800 psi | ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 42 MPa | 6090 psi | ISO 527 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 10.3 MPa | 1490 psi | @ 10% Strain; 23?C; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 11.1 MPa | 1610 psi | @ 10% Strain; 23?C; ISO 527 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 15 MPa | 2180 psi | ISO 527 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 6.9 MPa | 1000 psi | @ 5% Strain; 23?C; ASTM D 638 | |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 6.9 MPa | 1000 psi | @ 5% Strain; 23?C; ISO 527 | |
| Elongation at Break | Min 50 % | Min 50 % | Nominal; ISO 527 | |
| Elongation at Break | Min 300 % | Min 300 % | ISO 527 | |
| Elongation at Break | 500 % | 500 % | ASTM D 638 | |
| Elongation at Break | 520 % | 520 % | ISO 527 | |
| Elongation at Yield | 50 % | 50 % | ISO 527 | |
| Tensile Modulus | 0.184 GPa | 26.7 ksi | ISO 527 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.11 GPa | 16 ksi | 100?C; ASTM D 790 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.11 GPa | 16 ksi | 100?C; ISO 178 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.195 GPa | 28.3 ksi | ISO 178 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.207 GPa | 30 ksi | ASTM D 790 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.76 GPa | 110 ksi | -30?C; ASTM D 790 | |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.76 GPa | 110 ksi | -40?C; ISO 178 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched (ISO) | 60 kJ/m? | 28.6 ft-lb/in? | ISO 180/1A | |
| Izod Impact, Notched, Low Temp (ISO) | 110 kJ/m? | 52.3 ft-lb/in? | -40?C; ISO 180/1A | |
| Charpy Impact Unnotched | NB | NB | ISO 179/1eU | |
| Charpy Impact, Notched | 8.4 J/cm? | 40 ft-lb/in? | ISO 179/1eA | |
| Tensile Impact Strength | 300 kJ/m? | 143 ft-lb/in? | ISO 8256 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | 0.43 J/cm | 0.806 ft-lb/in | -40?C; ASTM D 256 | |
| Izod Impact, Notched | NB | NB | ASTM D 256 | |
Electrical Properties |
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| Comparative Tracking Index | Min 600 V | Min 600 V | 23?C; 3.0mm; UL 746A | |
Thermal Properties |
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| CTE, linear 20?C | 180 ?m/m-?C | 100 ?in/in-?F | 23 - 55?C (73 - 130?F); Parallel; ISO 11359-1/-2 | |
| CTE, linear 20?C Transverse to Flow | 177 ?m/m-?C | 98.3 ?in/in-?F | 23 - 55?C (73 - 130?F); ISO 11359-1/-2 | |
| Melting Point | 203 ?C | 397 ?F | ASTM D 3418 | |
| Melting Point | 203 ?C | 397 ?F | 10?C/min; ISO 11357-1/-3 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 60 ?C | 140 ?F | ISO 75-1/-2 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 90 ?C | 194 ?F | ASTM D 648 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 40 ?C | 104 ?F | ISO 75-1/-2 | |
| Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) | 49 ?C | 120 ?F | ASTM D 648 | |
| Brittleness Temperature | -80 ?C | -112 ?F | ISO 974 | |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 90 ?C | 194 ?F | 3.0mm; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 90 ?C | 194 ?F | 1.5mm; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Electrical | 90 ?C | 194 ?F | 0.7mm; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 50 ?C | 122 ?F | 0.7mm; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 85 ?C | 185 ?F | 3.0mm; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact | 85 ?C | 185 ?F | 1.5mm; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 50 ?C | 122 ?F | 0.7mm; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 85 ?C | 185 ?F | 1.5mm; UL 746B | |
| UL RTI, Mechanical without Impact | 85 ?C | 185 ?F | 3.0mm; UL 746B | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 3.0mm; IEC 60695-11-10 | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 3.0mm; UL94 | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 1.5mm; UL94 | |
| Flammability, UL94 | HB | HB | 1.5mm; IEC 60695-11-10 | |
Processing Properties |
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| Melt Temperature | 225 ?C | 437 ?F | Optimum; Extrusion | |
| Melt Temperature | 230 ?C | 446 ?F | Optimum; Injection Molding | |
| Mold Temperature | 45 - 55 ?C | 113 - 131 ?F | Injection Molding | |
| Mold Temperature | 45 ?C | 113 ?F | Optimum; Injection Molding | |
| Drying Temperature | 100 ?C | 212 ?F | Extrusion | |
| Drying Temperature | 100 ?C | 212 ?F | Injection Molding | |
| Dry Time | 2 - 3 hour | 2 - 3 hour | Extrusion; Dehumidified Dryer | |
| Dry Time | 2 - 3 hour | 2 - 3 hour | Injection Molding; Dehumidified Dryer | |
| Moisture Content | Max 0.08 % | Max 0.08 % | Extrusion | |
| Moisture Content | Max 0.08 % | Max 0.08 % | Injection Molding | |
Descriptive Properties |
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| Additive | Antioxidant | |||
| Appearance | Beige, Light | |||
| Drying | Recommended | |||
| DuPont Product Category | High Performance Hytrel? Resins | |||
| Extrudable | Cast Film | |||
| Extrudable | Coating | |||
| Extrudable | Filament | |||
| Extrudable | Hose | |||
| Extrudable | Sheet | |||
| Extrudable | Tubing | |||
| Extrudable | Wire and Cable | |||
| Features | Thermal Resistance, Good | |||
| Features | Hardness, Medium | |||
| Features | Noise Dampening | |||
| Features | Energy Absorption, High | |||
| Features | Creep Resistance, Good | |||
| Form | Pellets | |||
| Heat Stabilized | Yes | |||
| Injection Moldable | Yes | |||
| Melt Castable | Yes | |||
| Part Marking Code | >TPC-ET< | ISO 11469 | ||
| Processing Method | Injection Molding | |||
| Processing Method | Casting | |||
| Processing Method | Extrusion | |||
| Region | Americas | |||
| Region | Asia/Pacific | |||
| Region | Europe | |||
| Resin Identification | TPC-ET | ISO 1043 | ||
| Uses | Hose | |||
| Uses | Automotive | |||
| Uses | Industrial Applications | |||
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