High-Performance Polyurethane Film
American Polyfilm’s high-performance film (TPU) is engineered to deliver exceptional durability, abrasion resistance, and chemical resistance in a wide range of industrial and specialty applications. This performance TPU film withstands harsh environments, thanks to its outstanding mechanical strength and ability to resist environmental and chemical aggression. Made from thermoplastic polyurethane, it offers excellent hydrolytic stability and UV resistance, ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
The comparative data tables below provide insights into how our polyurethane film performs against various compounds, solvents, oils, and fuels. All testing was conducted at room temperature.
Please Note: Chemical resistance typically improves as the material's durometer increases.
KEY:
E - Excellent: little or no damage
G - Good: slight loss of properties, slight swell
F - Fair: swelling and some loss of properties
P - Poor: significant loss of properties and significant swelling
D - Dissolves
Acids*
KEY: E = Excellent | V = Very Good | G = Good | F = Fair | P = Poor
| APi Polyether TPU | APi Polyester TPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Acetic .5% | G | - |
| Formic, 20% | P | P |
| Hydrochloric, 10% | F | P |
| Oleic | F-G | - |
| Sulfuric, 20% | F | F-G |
Alcohols*
KEY: E = Excellent | V = Very Good | G = Good | F = Fair | P = Poor
| APi Polyether TPU | APi Polyester TPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Ethenol | P | - |
| Isopropanol | F-P | P |
| Isopropanol, 50% | F-P | - |
| Methanol | P | F |
Alkali*
KEY: E = Excellent | V = Very Good | G = Good | F = Fair | P = Poor
| APi Polyether TPU | APi Polyester TPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Hydroxide, 20% | F | F-P |
| Ammonium Hydroxide, 20% | - | P |
Organics*
KEY: E = Excellent | V = Very Good | G = Good | F = Fair | P = Poor
| APi Polyether TPU | APi Polyester TPU | |
|---|---|---|
| Acetone | P | P |
| ASTM Fuel A | G | G |
| ASTM Fuel B | F | F-G |
| ASTM Fuel C | F-P | F |
| ASTM Oil #1 | G | E |
| ASTM Oil #2 | G | E |
| ASTM Oil #3 | G-F | E-G |
| Benezene | P | F-P |
| Brake Fluid, Type A | P | F-P |
| Brake Fluid, HD | F-G | - |
| Butane | G | G |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | P | F |
| Cyclohexanone | D | D |
| Dimethyl Formamid | D | D |
| Dimethyl Sulfoxide | D | D |
| 1.4 Dioxane | D | D |
| Dioctyl Phthalate | F | G |
| Ethylene Dichloride | - | P |
| Ethyl Ether | F-G | - |
| Ethylene Glycol | G | G |
| Ethylene Glycol, 50% | G | G |
| Gasoline, 100 Octane | F | G |
| Hexane | F-G | - |
| Kerosene | G | G |
| Methylene Chloride | P | P |
| Methylene Ethyl Ketone | P | F-P |
| N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidine | D | D |
| Oil, Texas Crude | F-G | - |
| Oil Detergent, 20W | G | - |
| Oil Non-Detergent, 20W | G | - |
| Oil, Skydrol Type B | D | - |
| Oil, Skydrol Type 500A | F-P | - |
| Oil, Transmission Type A | G | E |
| Perchlorothylene | P | F |
| Pyridine | D | D |
| Tertahydrofuran | D | D |
| Toluene | P | F |
| Trichloroethylene | P | P |
| Turpentine | G | G |
| Material | Weight Loss in Milligrams |
|---|---|
| Neoprene | 280 |
| Plasticized PVC | 187 |
| Natural Rubber | 146 |
| Nitrile Rubber | 44 |
| PTFE | 42 |
| Nylon 11 | 24 |
| Polyurethane | 4 |
Comparison Chart of Polyurethane Film to Other Flexible Materials*
Our TPU films, available in both polyether and polyester grades, outperform traditional materials in abrasion resistance, moisture resistance, chemical compatibility, and low-temperature flexibility. These characteristics make them especially well-suited for performance apparel, UV shielding applications, managing electrical properties, and lamination techniques in harsh conditions.KEY: E = Excellent | V = Very Good | G = Good | F = Fair | P = Poor
| APi Polyether TPU | APi Polyester TPU | Natural Rubber | Neoprene | PE | PVC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture Resistance | VG | G | G | G | VG | VG |
| Biodegradability | G | F | P | P | P | P |
| Ease of Recycling | E | E | P | VG | G | VG |
| Chemical Resistance | VG | VG | G | G | E | G |
| Clean Incineration | E | E | F | VG | F | F |
| Overall Strength | VG | E | G | VG | F | F |
| Abrasion Resistance | VG | E | F | F | F | F |
| Low-Temperature Flexibility | E | VG | F | G | F | P |
| Feel or Hand | E | VG | VG | VG | F | F |
| Lamination Characteristics | E | E | P | G | F | VG |
*These tables should be used only as comparative tools. There is no substitute for real-world testing.
Why Choose American Polyfilm’s High-Performance TPU Film?
American Polyfilm’s commitment to technical expertise and product innovation enables us to manufacture TPU films that meet the complex demands of various industries, including aerospace, automotive, textile lamination, and medical applications. Our high-performance TPU film is available in various thicknesses and configurations. It can be engineered with flame-retardant additives, UV exposure protection, moisture vapor transmission rate tuning, and enhanced chemical resistance.
With a comprehensive understanding of hydrogen bonds, polymer compositions, and TPU processing techniques, our team is ready to help you find the right materials, whether you need fabric bonding for outdoor gear, protective films for cable configurations, or high-temperature masking solutions.
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Contact our team to request product specifications, discuss lamination or bonding needs, or determine the right polyurethane film solutions for your performance-critical application. Let’s find the best fit for your industrial, defense, or specialty project requirements.