Deerfield Urethane Introduces Three New Versatile, High-Performance Dureflex Brand Polyurethane Film And Sheet Grades
South Deerfield, MA - Deerfield Urethane, Inc. is expanding its high-performance Dureflex line of thermoplastic and specialty elastomer film and sheet, introducing three versatile, new grades: X2140 High Slip / No Bloom / Low Gloss, X2133 Highly Elastic / Highly Recoverable, and X2103 Non-Halogenated Fire Retardant.
"As the leading supplier of thermoplastic urethanes (TPU) and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) film and sheet, we continually challenge ourselves to innovate and bring superior material solutions to the marketplace which will contribute to the success of our customers," said Jim Chrise, president and CEO. "With an ear to our customers' needs and an eye toward the future, our development team has created three smart products that have enormous commercial potential in many markets including apparel, sportswear, medical, construction, appliance, and commercial transportation."
X2140 High Slip / No Bloom / Low Gloss Film and Sheet Dureflex X2140 is an aromatic polyether polyurethane film or sheet grade that is additive-free and specially formulated to provide high slip and low gloss without blooming. There is nothing in the film to interfere with adhesion or inks. This grade exhibits excellent hydrolysis and fungus resistance and is recommended for applications that have continuous exposure to water and high-humidity environments. This product can be used in textile applications as a protective and / or adhesive layer, or as "stand alone" film in demanding elastic applications requiring urethane's excellent wear properties. The base resin used in this grade complies with FDA regulatory standards 21 CFR 177.1680 and 21 CFR 177.2600, and therefore can be used in direct and indirect contact with food applications.
Dureflex X2140 material is low squeak, which makes it ideal for such applications as footwear, apparel or automotive.
Dureflex X2140 is a good choice for products where the film will be visible and for decorated surfaces such as snowboards or water skis or when soft touch properties are desired.
X2133 Highly Elastic / Highly Recoverable Film and Sheet Dureflex X2133 is a highly elastic aromatic polyester polyurethane film or sheet grade and is ideal for applications where high elasticity and excellent elastic recovery are required. As a more robust alternative to rubber, this grade can be used in fabric apparel applications as a flat, invisible, washable elastic at waist, cuffs and other openings, or for straps. It can also be used as a "stand alone" film in demanding industrial elastic applications that require repeated, multi-cycle elongation. As a polyester TPU, it exhibits excellent resistance to petrochemicals such as gasoline, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, and many solvents. Because it is formulated with a hydrolytic stabilizer, it is more resistant to the negative effects of long term exposure to water and high humidity than standard polyester TPUs.
X2133 can be formulated with lubricant and/or slip packages to provide various combinations of surface slip and product haze. It can be supplied in its natural color or it can be pigmented.
X2103 Non-Halogenated Fire Retardant Film and Sheet Dureflex X2103 is an aromatic polyether polyurethane film or sheet grade specially formulated with a non-halogenated fire retardant. This grade can be used in fabric applications as a fire–retardant protective and adhesive layer, or as "stand alone" film in demanding applications for appliances, building and structural components, and commercial transportation. As a polyether TPU, it exhibits excellent hydrolysis and fungus resistance, and therefore is recommended for applications that have continuous exposure to water and high humidity environments.
SOURCE: Deerfield Urethane, Inc.