Technical Reference: Comparison of TPU Materials

Comparison of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Materials
Properties/ Products	Polyurethane (Ether Based)	Polyurethane (Ether Based)	Polyurethane (Ether Based)	Polyurethane (Ether Based)	Polyurethane (Ester Based)	Polyurethane (Ester Based)
Shore Value for Hardness (ASTM D-2240)	82A	90A	76D	85A	85A	53D
Specific Gravity (ASTM D-792)	1.13	1.14	1.21	1.12	1.18	1.19
Ultimate (Psi) Tensile Strength (ASTM D-412)	5000	5540	5810	7000	5330	6000
Ultimate Elongation (%) (ASTM D-412)	600	530	380	570	525	500
Tear Strength Die "C" (PLi) (ASTM D-624)	600	760	1470	475	450	650
Taber Abrasion Resistance (H-22) (ASTM D-1044)	20	50	55	5 (CS-17)	28 (H-18)	60
Vicat Softening Temperature (ºF) (ASTM D-1044)	185	195	241	178	199	N/A
Glass Transition Temperature (DSC), ºF	-40	-29	N/A	N/A	-35	N/A
Melt Index (ASTM D-1238)	224ºC 1200g 40	210ºC 5000g 7	224ºC 5000g 28	N/A	210ºC 5000g 7	N/A

Note:
The above information has been compiled from the property data and general literature pages of the various manufacturers. NIKE IHM assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy of this information.

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