Texin® 990A by Covestro is polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) grade. It offers excellent inherent resistance to saltwater stress cracking, and hydrolysis. It is suitable for processing by injection molding, extrusion and blow molding.
- It exhibits outstanding abrasion resistance, impact strength, toughness, and flexibility.
- It is used in belting, hose, seals and gaskets, tubing, cable & hose jackets, athletic soles, casters, film, extruded profiles, and miscellaneous molded articles.
- It is listed under NSF standard 61 for use in potable water applications.
- Texin® 990A complies with FDA regulations 21 CFR 177.1680 and 21 CFR 177.2600.
Product family:
Chemical family:
Product Type:
| Bio Based content | Visible After Login |
| Color | Visible After Login |
| Appearance | Visible After Login |
Compliance
| Food Contact Approval | Visible After Login |
| Certifications & Compliance | Visible After Login |
Applications
Recommended markets
Applications
Conversion mode
Availability
Product Status:Visible After Login
Texin® 990A properties
Flammability properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-ignition Temperature | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Flash Point | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Mechanical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshore Resilience | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Compression Set | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Compression Set | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Compression Set | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Compression Set | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Compressive Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Compressive Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Compressive Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Compressive Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Compressive Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Compressive Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Compressive Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Flexural Modulus | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Hardness, Shore A | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tear Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tensile Strength | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tensile Stress | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tensile Stress | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tensile Stress | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Other properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrasion | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Density, Bulk | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Softening Point | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tensile Elongation, Ultimate | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Physical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Specific Gravity | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Thermal properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittleness Temperature | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Decomposition Temperature | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Melting Point | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Texin® 990A Processing Guidelines
Extrusion Processing Guidelines
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Die Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Feed Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Melt Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Meter Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Transition Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
Injection Molding Processing Guidelines
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Pressure | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Clamp | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Compression Ratio | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Cushion | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Front Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Injection Pressure | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| L/D Ratio | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Melt Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Middle Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Mold Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Nozzle Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Rear Temperature | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |
| Screw Speed | Visible After Login | Visible After Login | |