FORTIMO™ is a novel cycloaliphatic diisocyanate 1,4-H6XDI and high performance polyurethane elastomer based on it.
Usage detail
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane), CPU (Casting Polyurethane Elastomer)
Usage
Characteristic
- Basic information
- Details of Characteristics
- 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.
*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.
They also offer superior molding characteristics to MDI and H12MDI type TPUs.
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.
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
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
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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