PRODUCT DATA

TDI-terminated polycaprolactone based

VIBRATHANE ® 6060
liquid prepolymer

VIBRATHANE ® 6060
A Liquid Urethane Prepolymer

VIBRATHANE 6060 is a polycaprolactone based, TDI terminated liquid

urethane prepolymer that is readily processable by convention hand and
machine mixing techniques. When cured 4,4’-methylene-bis(2-
chloroaniline), this member of the VIBRATHANE family produces high
quality vulcanizates in the 60 Shore A hardness range. These tough, high
resilience elastomers are characterized by:

Low hardness
Excellent Abrasion Resistance
Low Compression Set

This unusual prepolymer yields a high performance 60A elastomer when

cured with MBCA, thereby avoiding the need for mixed curatives or
plasticizers which are usually required to achieve hardnesses in this range.

Urethane VIBRATHANE 6060 is a high quality product designed for use in high
Prepolymers wear mining applications. Its long pot life and low viscosity are attributes
that facilitate the casting of large as well as small fabricated parts.

Hygiene

VIBRATHANE 6060 prepolymer, as an uncured liquid prepolymer,

contains free toluene diisocyanate, which is known to cause irritation to
eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory system. Avoid contact
with eyes, skin, and clothing, and wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid
breathing the vapor. Use only with adequate ventilation.

Other materials that may be used with VIBRATHANE 6060 in the

manufacture of finished products may present hazards in handling and use.
Before proceeding with any compounding or processing work, consult and
follow label directions and handling precautions from suppliers of all
ingredients.
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PROCESSING CONDITIONS

Liquid Prepolymer Specifications

Available isocyanate, % 3.20-3.50

Appearance Solid free from contamination
Color, Gardner 0-3 (Light Amber)
Odor Slight isocyanate

Typical Properties

Specific Gravity
@ 167°F(75°C) 1.118
@ 212°F(100°C) 1.113

Brookfield Viscosity, poise

@100°C 5.0-10.50

Storage Stability Excellent if protected from moisture,

heat or freezing. For information
on
proper storage of polyurethanes, see
bulletin AP-110.10 (R1) “Toxicity
and Safe Handling of
“Adiprene/Vibrathane.”

Solubility Soluble in aromatic or chlorinated

hydrocarbons, ketones, and esters.

These data are presented to describe VIBRATHANE 6060 and are not intended to serve
as specifications.

Recommended Meltdown Procedure

Devices such as melting ovens, thermostatically controlled warming blankets or drum

heaters can be used for pre-heating VIBRATHANE 6060. Approximate preheat times at
70 C (158 F) are:
5 gallon pail 16 - 24 hours
55 gallon drum 36- 48 hours

Resins exposed to temperatures lower than 24 C during shipment and / or storage may
require longer meltdown times.
It is recommended that containers of Vibrathane 6060 be rolled prior to use to ensure
homogeneity.
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PROCESSING CONDITIONS

TABLE I
Typical Vulcanizate Properties
Of VIBRATHANE 6060 Cured with MBCA

Processing Conditions
VIBRATHANE 6060 100 pts
MBCA 10.3 pts
% of Theory 95

VIBRATHANE 6060, °F (°C) 212 (100)

MBCA, °F (°C) 240 (115)
Mold, °F (°C) 240 (115)
Cure, hours: °F (°C) 1.0 @ 240 (115)
Post-Cure, hours: °F (°C) 16 @ 240 (115)
Working Life at Mix temp, minutes 9.0

Vulcanizate Properties
All samples were conditioned 7 days @ 75°F (24°C) and 50% RH before testing.

Hardness, Shore A 62
100% Modulus, psi (MPa) 300 (2.1)
300% Modulus, psi (MPa) 500 (3.4)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 4400 (30.1)
Elongation at Break, % 480
Bashore Rebound, % 30
Tear Strength, ASTM D-470, pli (kN/m) 22 (3.8)
Tear Strength, Die C, pli (kN/m) 190 (33.2)
Bell Brittle Point, °F (°C) -70 (-57)
Compression Set, Method B,
% after 22 hrs. @ 158°F (70°C) 6
Compression Modulus, psi
@ 5% 40 (0.28)
@10% 80 (0.55)
@15% 130 (0.90)
@20% 180 (1.24)
@25% 240 (1.7)
Tabor Abrasion, H-18 100gm Load
Average Loss/1000 Cycles 0.0239 gms

*Property values are for the specific composition shown. Additives of any kind may alter some or all of the properties.
These data should not be used alone as a basis of design or specification.
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

TABLE II
Effect of MBCA level on the
Physical Properties² of
VIBRATHANE 6060

Vibrathane
6060 100 100 100 100 100
%NCO = 3.36
MBCA¹ 9.1 9.6 10.1 10.7 11.2
% Theory 85 90 95 100 105
Shore A
Hardness 62 63 62 61 58
100% Modulus
psi (MPa) 300 (2.1) 320 (2.2) 300 (2.1) 290 (2.0) 230 (1.6)
300% Modulus
psi(MPa) 530 (3.6) 540 (3.7) 500 (3.4) 410 (2.8) 320 (2.2)
Tensile, 3820 (26.1) 4500 (30.8) 4400 (30.1) 3730 (25.5) 2500 (17.1)
psi (MPa)
Elongation, % 460 470 480 520 580
Tear, Die C, 190 (33.2) 190 (33.2) 190 (33.2) 180 (31.5) 180 (31.5)
pli(kN/m)
Tear D-470, 25 (4.4) 26 (4.5) 22 (3.8) 35 (6.1) 30 (5.2)
Pli (kN/m)
Compression
Set, % Type B,
22 hrs @158°F 12 8 6 11 28
Bashore
Rebound 29 31 30 30 31
Specific
Gravity 1.16 1.16 1.16 1.16 1.16

1 2
pph MBCA = 133.5 x % theory x NCO Cured 1 hour @ 240°F; postcured 16 hrs @240°F
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Curing with Ethacure ® 300 Curative

ETHACURE 300 curative is an alternate diamine curative that can provide some
advantages versus the MBCA curative. It is a low viscosity liquid that accommodates
processing conditions that include ambient temperature castings with little or no loss of
elastomer properties. This versatile curative may be used with VIBRATHANE 6060 in
standard meter/mixing/dispensing equipment associated with MBCA cured systems.

Table III gives the recommended processing conditions for VIBRATHANE 6060 cured
with Ethacure® 300 Curative and the resulting physical properties. It should be noted
 VIBRATHANE® 6060
TYPICAL VULCANIZATE PROPERTIES ETHACURE 300
that the Shore A hardness resulting from this combination is 70A rather than the 60A
obtained with MBCA.

TABLE III
Typical Vulcanizate Properties of
VIBRATHANE 6060 Cured With Ethacure® 300 Curative

Compound
VIBRATHANE 6060 (NCO-3.36) 100 pts
Ethacure ® 300 Curative 8.1 pts
% of Theory 95

Processing Conditions
VIBRATHANE 6060, °F (°C) 190 (88)
Ethacure ®, °F (°C) 100 (38)
Mold, °F (°C) 240 (115)
Cure, hours: °F (°C) 1.0 @ 240 (115)
Post-Cure, hours: °F (°C) 16 @ 240 (115)
Working Life at Mix temp, minutes 9.0

Vulcanizate Properties*
All samples were conditioned 7 days @ 75°F (24°C) and 50% RH before testing.

Hardness, Shore A 72-75

100% Modulus, psi (MPa) 580 (4.0)
300% Modulus, psi (MPa) 1140 (7.9)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 5420 (37.5)
Elongation at Break, % 530
Bashore Rebound, % 47
Tear Strength, ASTM D-470, pli (kN/m) 70 (12.2)
Tear Strength, Die C, pli (kN/m) 400 (69.9)
Compression Set, Method B,
% after 22 hrs. @ 158°F (70°C) 25
Tabor Abrasion, H-18 100gm Load
Average Loss/1000 Cycles 0.0210gms
Specific Gravity 1.15

*Property values are for the specific composition shown. Additives of any kind may alter some or all of the properties.
These data should not be used alone as a basis of design or specification.
1
pph Ethacure 300 Curative = 107 x % theory x NCO
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Ethacure 300 Curative is a registered trademark of Ethyl Corporation

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