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Polyurethane prepolymers

Two TDI-terminated chemistries for cast elastomers: polyester (PES) and polyether (PTMEG). Choose by hardness, curative and processing window; each data sheet lists the full parameters.

Polyester (PES)

At equal hardness, higher tensile strength (49⁠–⁠52 MPa) and lower compression set (11.7⁠–⁠30 %) than the PTMEG grades.

  • Polyester · PES / TDI

    PES-80

    Polyester prepolymer with TDI end groups for 80 Shore A elastomers.

    NCO
    3.8 ± 0.2 %
    Hardness with MOCA
    80 Shore A
    Viscosity at 85 °C
    1300⁠–⁠1700 cP
  • Polyester · PES / TDI

    PES-90

    Polyester prepolymer with TDI end groups for 90 Shore A elastomers.

    NCO
    4.3 ± 0.2 %
    Hardness with MOCA
    90 Shore A
    Viscosity at 85 °C
    900⁠–⁠1200 cP

Polyether (PTMEG)

At equal hardness, a lighter elastomer (specific gravity 1.08⁠–⁠1.1 versus 1.24⁠–⁠1.25) and gel times from 5 to 18 min at 80 °C, depending on grade.

  • Polyether · PTMEG / TDI

    PTMEG-80

    Polyether (PTMEG) prepolymer with TDI end groups for 80 Shore A elastomers.

    NCO
    3.6 ± 0.2 %
    Hardness with MOCA
    80 Shore A
    Viscosity at 85 °C
    1000⁠–⁠1500 cP
  • Polyether · PTMEG / TDI

    PTMEG-83A GR

    Polyether (PTMEG) prepolymer with TDI end groups for 83 Shore A elastomers.

    NCO
    3.9 ± 0.2 %
    Hardness with MOCA
    83 Shore A
    Viscosity at 85 °C
    1000⁠–⁠1200 cP
  • Polyether · PTMEG / TDI

    PTMEG-90

    Polyether (PTMEG) prepolymer with TDI end groups for 90 Shore A elastomers.

    NCO
    4.6 ± 0.2 %
    Hardness with MOCA
    90 Shore A
    Viscosity at 85 °C
    600⁠–⁠900 cP

Other hardness grades and formulations are available on request. Tell us your application and curative. Contact →

Comparison table

All five products side by side

Reactan prepolymer comparison (typical values; MOCA-cured elastomer)
PropertyPES-80PES-90PTMEG-80PTMEG-83A GRPTMEG-90
ChemistryPolyester / TDIPolyester / TDIPolyether / TDIPolyether / TDIPolyether / TDI
Hardness with MOCA Shore A8090808390
Hardness with TIPA/TMP Shore A< 50< 60505360
NCO %3.8 ± 0.24.3 ± 0.23.6 ± 0.23.9 ± 0.24.6 ± 0.2
Viscosity at 85 °C cP1300⁠–⁠1700900⁠–⁠12001000⁠–⁠15001000⁠–⁠1200600⁠–⁠900
Specific gravity (prepolymer)1.181.181.051.051.18
MOCA per 100 g prepolymer g11.513.610.511.813.6
Gel time at 80 °C min148⁠–⁠1018511
Tensile strength MPa4952252530
Elongation at break %655571610610450
Abrasion loss mm³4248504839
Compression set, 22 h at 70 °C %3011.7454328
Specific gravity (elastomer)1.241.251.081.081.1
Pack sizes kg20 / 20020 / 20018 / 20018 / 20018 / 200

Note: typical laboratory values. “<” means “below”. Full data and test conditions are on each product’s data sheet.

Polyurethane elastomer samples of different hardness on a lab bench

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