Duponts Hytrel TPCET Elastomers Advance Highperformance Materials

Engineers and product designers facing material limitations now have a groundbreaking solution: Hytrel® TPC-ET thermoplastic elastomer. This advanced material bridges the gap between rubber's flexibility and plastic's structural integrity while maintaining exceptional processability.

Unparalleled Material Innovation

Hytrel® represents a technological leap in block copolymer chemistry, offering designers unprecedented freedom to create products with durability, chemical resistance, and wide temperature tolerance. The material delivers the reliability of high-performance elastomers with the processing advantages of flexible plastics.

Comprehensive Product Portfolio

The Hytrel® TPC-ET series provides a complete range of Shore D hardness options, categorized into six specialized groups to meet diverse application requirements:

Hytrel® G Series: The Standard for Versatility

This balanced range offers optimal performance-to-cost ratio for general applications, combining reliable characteristics with economic viability.

Hytrel® H Series: Engineered for Extreme Conditions

Designed for applications demanding superior strength and extended service life, these formulations excel in challenging environments while maintaining aesthetic qualities for light-colored products.

Hytrel® HTR Series: Specialized Performance Solutions

Tailored formulations address specific technical challenges with enhanced properties or optimized processing characteristics for niche applications.

Hytrel® PC/SC Series: Medical-Grade Reliability

Certified for healthcare applications, these materials meet stringent safety and compliance standards for medical devices and equipment.

Hytrel® Concentrates: Performance Enhancement Additives

These specialized compounds can be blended with base resins to improve UV stability, flame resistance, or thermal performance.

Hytrel® ECO B Series: Sustainable Innovation

Incorporating up to 60% renewable bio-based content without compromising performance, this series represents an environmentally conscious material choice.

Manufacturing Advantages

Hytrel® offers superior processing characteristics compatible with multiple production methods including injection molding, blow molding, rotational molding, and extrusion. Compared to traditional rubber materials, Hytrel® often enables lighter weight components and reduced manufacturing costs.

Exceptional Material Properties

Hytrel® TPC-ET has gained recognition in demanding applications through its unique combination of mechanical, physical, and chemical properties. The material maintains stable performance under extreme operating conditions.

Diverse Application Potential

Hytrel® has established itself as a leading non-plasticized TPC-ET solution across multiple industries. The material's versatility makes it suitable for high-performance seals, durable hoses, flexible cable sheathing, and specialized medical components.

Available formulations include multiple specialized grades designed for specific technical requirements across industrial and commercial applications.