Tuftane by Permali Gloucester Limited - Properties of Tuftane Polyurethane Film

Typical Film Properties		Aromatic Polyether PUR
ASTM Test
	Method	TF-410	TF-420	TFL-1EA	TFL-1E
Hardness (Shore A)	DIN 53505	82	85-86	85	85
Specific Gravity	DIN 53479	1.11	1.24	1.12	1.12
Approx. Yield (M2 per kg per 25 microns)		34	31.6	34	34
Tensile Strength(N/mm2)	DIN 53504	31	31	42	42

100% Modulus (N/mm2)	DIN 53504	4.9	6	6	6

300% Modulus (N/mm2)	DIN 53504	6.9	7.2	9	9

Elongation (%)	DIN 53504	700	550	650	650

Tear Resistance (KN/m)	DIN 53515	46	40	53	54
Abrasion Loss (mm3)	DIN 53516	35	146	34	35

Vicat (method A/50) ã	DIN 53460	63	61	73	72


Natural Appearance		Clear	Cream	Clear	Clear
		Haze		Haze
Slip Characteristics		Medium	Low	Medium	Low
Weldability		Excellent	Fair	Excellent	Excellent
Vacuum Formability		Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent
UV Stability		Poor	Fair	Fair	Fair
Hydrolysis resistance		X	X	X	X
Flame Retardant			X
FDA/USDA Food Contact
Portable Water Contact
Fungus Resistance		X	X	X	X
Heat-Activated Adhesive		X	X	X	X
(Porous Substrates)
Petrochemical Resistance

AVAILABILITY
Gauge (microns)		25-650	50-500	25-650	25-650
Width (cm)		1.5-190	1.5-160	1.5-190	1.5-190
Colours 3		All	All	All

Most Tuftane products are available in a wide variety of colours with colour matching. TF-800/TFL-1D retain FDA-USDA acceptance in Natural, White 150 or Buff 180 colours only. TF-420 is available in Natural Cream, Low Gloss Black and some pastel colours.

Additional cost for widths <10 inches. Width availibility varies with gauge. All products (except TF-420) provided with high gloss finish on both sides. Matte (low gloss) finishes on one or both sides available upon request forthickness >10 mils.