FORTIMO™

High-durability 1, 4-H6XDI polyurethane elastomer

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FORTIMO™ is a novel cycloaliphatic diisocyanate 1,4-H6XDI and high performance polyurethane elastomer based on it.

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  • Basic information
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  • Details of Applications

Overview

FORTIMO™ 1,4-bis (isocyanatomethyl) cyclohexane (1,4-H6XDI) is a novel isocyanate with a highly symmetrical cycloaliphatic structure, and high performance polyurethane elastomer based on it.
As TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) and TSU/CPU (thermoset polyurethane / casting polyurethane), it can be used for a wide range of applications including high-durability industrial materials, sporting goods, general consumer materials, automotive materials and packaging materials.

It also offers a balance between high elasticity, high heat resistance and non-yellowing properties.

High elasticity and heat resistance
1,4-H6XDI structure
Impact resilience, Softening temperature, Compression set, Hardness development after injection molding / days, Light stability

*Comparison with TPUs of the same hardness (85A) based on same polyols

TPU(Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers)

The FORTIMO™ TPU offers a balance of high elasticity, high heat resistance and resistance to low temperature, as well as non-yellowing characteristics previously considered difficult to achieve, and catering to a range of specific applications.

In addition to durability, heat insulation and non-yellowing properties, they also offer excellent molding characteristics.

FORTIMO™ TPUs offer superior elasticity and heat resistance than MDI and H12MDI type TPUs.

Softening temperature (℃), Impact resilience (%)

They also offer superior molding characteristics to MDI and H12MDI type TPUs.

Injection molding demold times

The table below shows representative brands.
Please contact one of our sales representatives, and we will select a brand for your specific requirements.

* All of the above listed data are representative values only, and are not specific values.

Measurement attribute*1 XCT-
P1085
XCT-
P1090
XCT-
P1095
XCT-
P3090
XCT-
P3095
PA1095 XCT-
A1290
XCT-
A1095
Plastic type Polyester Polyester/
polycarbonate
polycarbonate
Hardness A (ASKER) 85 90 95 90 95 95 90 95
Impact resilience (%) 66 61 50 66 62 49 51 40
Compression set (%)
23°C / 70°C
16/28 18/39 22/44 18/34 19/33 N/A 17/36 22/41
Tg (℃)
(tanδ/DMA)
-32 -30 -19 -41 -42 -18 -23 -5
Softening temperature (°C)
(TMA / tangential method)
121 146 170 178 185 N/A 151 170
Melting point temperature (°C)
(DSC)*2
137 166 180 192 205 177 175 183
Tractive / tensile characteristics*3 100%Mo
(MPa)
6 11 15 10 11 14 9 14
300%Mo
(MPa)
12 18 22 16 18 27 20 21
Rupture strength
(MPa)
40 39 57 49 54 50 38 46
Rupture elongation
(%)
700 580 550 700 600 490 420 590
Wear resistance*5
(Taber method)
20 33 39 34 39 15 55
Tear strength*4
(kN/m)
119 137 170 152 162 150 122 157
Measurement attribute*1 XET-
T1480
XET-
T1085
XET-
T1090
XET-
T1095
XET-
T1460D
XET-
T1470D
XET-
T1071D
Plastic type Polyester
Hardness A (ASKER) 80A 85A 90A 95A 62D 70D 71D
Impact resilience (%) 67 64 65 56 50 56 50
Compression set (%)
23℃/70℃
14/36 14/32 19/42 22/49 41/62 N.D.
Tg(℃)
(tanδ/DMA)
-57 -48 -43 -35 -65 -67 -59
Softening temperature (℃)
(TMA / tangential method)
117 134 161 172 193 193 168
Melting point temperature (℃)
(DSC)*2
98 149 175 186 213 219 192
Tractive / tensile characteristics*3 100%Mo
(MPa)
5 7 11 17 27 31 30
300%Mo
(MPa)
7 11 20 30 36
Rupture strength
(MPa)
18 22 37 43 37 45 32
Rupture elongation
(%)
770 740 500 440 300 370 140
Wear resistance*5
(Taber method)
30 30 35 87
Tear strength*4
(kN/m)
82 110 133 154 171 216 220

*1 Measured for injection sheet (thickness: 2mm)
*2High temperature end peak with DSC measurement
*3Testing method: JIS-4 dumbbell, tensile test speed: 300mm/min
*4Testing method: JIS-angle-type dumbbell, tear speed: 300mm/min
*5Testing method: H-22 wear wheel, rotation speed: 60rpm, load weight:1000g, number of tests performed: 1000

TSU(Thermoset Polyurethane Elastomers)

The FORTIMO™ TSU offers a balance of elasticity, durability and handling characteristics to match specific applications.

They also offer low Tg, high elasticity and flexural fatigue resistance.

They also offer high light stability, with virtually no discoloration.

External appearance

FORTIMO™ features excellent mechanical properties, such as high impact resilience, high tensile strength and high elongation.
It also has low grass transition temperature properties.

Measured by molded urethane sheets

* All of the above listed data are representative values only, and are not specific values.

Assessment attribute Units FORTIMO™ NDI PPDI Test method
Hardness shore A 96 96 98 MCI method
100% modulus MPa 9 12 11 MCI method
300% modulus MPa 14 18 14 MCI method
Rupture strength MPa 51 45 42 MCI method
Rupture elongation % 620 550 560 MCI method
Impact resilience % 71 70 72 MCI method
Compression set
(70℃*22h,25%)
% 24 36 42 MCI method
Taber wear
(H-22, 1kg, 1000 revolutions)
mg 45 42 46 MCI method
Glass transition temperature (Tg) E’’ peak (℃) -55 -38 -40
Crack propagation μm/rev 0.05 0.10 0.08

The Advantage of FORTIMO™ TSU

Crack length (mm), Number of bends (times)

The table below shows representative brands.
Please contact one of our sales representatives, and we will select a brand for your specific requirements.

* All of the above listed data are representative values only, and are not specific values.

Attribute Units XHL-8200A XHL-8210A XHL-8220A
Polyol   - Polyether type
Plastic
characteristics
NCO group 5.03 8.01 17.40
Viscosity mPa・s/ 60℃ 3500 1200 1000
Hardening
characteristics
Hardening temperature 110 110 110
Hardening time hours 16 16 16
PL minutes/60℃ 6 6 5
Characteristics
after hardening
(JIS K7312)
Hardness Shore A 90A ± 2 95A ± 2 53D ± 2
100% modulus MPa 6 9 18
300% modulus MPa 9 13 21
Rupture strength MPa 41 45 40
Rupture elongation 620 660 650
Tear strength N / mm 102 131 179
Impact resilience 73 69 55
Compression set
(70℃*22h,25%)
% 22 22 22
Taber wear
(H-22, 1kg, 1000 revolutions)
mg 36 48 -
Attribute Units XHL-8300A XHL-8310A XHL-8320A XHL-8142A
Polyol   - Polyester type Polycarbonate type
Plastic
characteristics
NCO group 5.35 8.04 16.60 8.60
Viscosity mPa・s/ 60℃ 3100 1120 1000 3000
Hardening
conditions
Hardening temperature 110 110 110 110
Hardening time hours 16 16 16 16
PL minutes/60℃ 6 6 5 2-3
(minutes/80℃)
Characteristics
after hardening
(JIS K7312)
Hardness Shore A 90A ± 2 95A ± 2 53D ± 2 95A ± 2
100% modulus MPa 6 9 18 13
300% modulus MPa 10 14 25 25
Rupture strength MPa 46 51 45 50
Rupture elongation 620 620 640 410
Tear strength N / mm 103 142 199 126
Impact resilience 72 71 46 49
Compression set
(70℃*22h,25%)
% 24 24 25 32
Taber wear
(H-22, 1kg, 1000 revolutions)
mg 32 45 - 56

* All of the above listed data are representative values only, and are not specific values.
* Measured with a 2 mm sheet
* Testing method: Mitsui Chemicals method

Applications

High Durability Roller
Transparent Film
Suitable Watch band
TransparentSmart Phone Cases
Flexible Industrial tube

Applications example

Field of demand Representative products
Industrial parts Hoses and tubes, films and sheets, casters, belts, seals, rollers
Automotive parts Protective films, dashboard / instrument panel coverings, gear knob coverings, tail lamp seals, ball joint seals, spring covers, constant velocity joint boots, rack boots
Wiring & cables Electrical wiring and cable coatings / cladding
Sporting goods Tennis racket strings, golf ball coverings, soccer ball coverings, ski boots, skates (boot section), sports shoe soles
Other Watch straps, grips for home appliances and tools

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