TPX™ DX231 by Mitsui Chemicals is a high modulus polymethylpentene with excellent transparency equivalent to glass and acrylic. It boasts superior releasability and is one of the lightest polymer materials among thermoplastic plastics. Recommended for extrusion coating and is also applicable for injection molding and extrusion processing by fiber spinning. Offers excellent chemical-, heat- & steam resistance and high durability against acid, alkali and alcohol. Exhibits gas permeability, low refractive index, low dielectric property and high insulation properties equivalent to fluororesin. Possesses low density as well as high melting point and can be used at high temperature. Possible applications include food containers, release film for FPC, rubber hoses and release paper for synthetic leather. TPX™ DX231 is also suitable for animal cage, resin modification, LED mold, experimental apparatuses and hollow fiber.
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Benefits
Modulus, High|
Chemical resistance, High|
Durable|
Density, Low|
Transparency, High|
Mold Release, Good|
Gas Permeability, High|
Alcohol Resistant|
Heat Resistance, High|
Alkali Resistant|
Acid Resistant
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Product Status:COMMERCIAL
TPX™ DX231 properties
Electrical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Breakdown Voltage | 31 kV/mm | Injection Molded Specimen, 2mm Thick | IEC 60243-1 |
| Dielectric Constant | 2.12 | 1MHz, Injection Molded Specimen, 2mm Thick | IEC 60250 |
| Volume Resistivity | > 1016 ohm-cm | Injection Molded Specimen, 2mm Thick | IEC 60093 |
Mechanical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Modulus | 1550 MPa | Cross Head Speed:1mm/min, 4mm Test Piece | ISO 178 |
| Flexural Strength | 41 MPa | Cross Head Speed:1mm/min, 4mm Test Piece | ISO 178 |
| Fractured Strain | 5 % | Cross Head Speed:5mm/min, 4mm Test Piece | ISO 527 |
| Fractured Strain | 5 % | Cross Head Speed:50mm/min, 4mm Test Piece | ISO 527 |
| Fractured Stress | 31 MPa | Cross Head Speed:50mm/min, 4mm Test Piece | ISO 527 |
| Fractured Stress | 26 MPa | Cross Head Speed:5mm/min, 4mm Test Piece | ISO 527 |
| Hardness, Rockwell | 90 | HRR Scale | ISO 2039 |
| Impact Strength, Notched Izod | 1 kJ/m2 | Injection Molded Specimen, 4mm Test Piece, Part MCI Method | ISO 180 |
| Impact Strength, Unnotched Izod | 6 kJ/m2 | Injection Molded Specimen, 4mm Test Piece, Part MCI Method | ISO 180 |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 1490 MPa | Cross Head Speed:2mm/min, 4mm Test Piece | ISO 527 |
Optical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haze | 3.6 % | Light Source:D65, 2mm Thick Test Piece | ISO 14782 |
| Refractive Index | 1.462 | Light Source:D Line, 2mm Thick Test Piece | ISO 489 |
| Transmittance, Visible | 92 % | Light Source:D65, 2mm Thick Test Piece | ISO 14782 |
Other properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 26 MPa | Cross Head Speed:5mm/min, 4mm Test Piece | ISO 527 |
Physical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 832 kg/m3 | Gradient Method, Pellets | MCI Method |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index) | 100 g/10 min | At 260°C, 5kgf Applied Force, Pellets | MCI Method |
| Water Absorption | 0.01 % | 1mm Thick Test Piece | ISO 62 |
Thermal properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) | 90 °C | Heat Speed: 120°C/hr, 4mm Test Piece | ISO 75 |
| Melting Point | 232 °C | DSC | MCI Method |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 179 °C | Heat Speed: 50°C/hr, Applied Load: 10N, 4mm Test Piece | ISO 306 |