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BASF 3D Printing Solutions BV
www.basf-3dps.com
Date / Revised: 14.11.2019
Version No.: 2.2
General information
Components
Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer based filament for Fused Filament Fabrication.
Product Description
TPC 45D is a flexible, shore 45D, rubber-like Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPE-C), which is derived
from rapeseed oil and combines the best properties of elastomers (rubbers) and polyesters. The material delivers
excellent adhesion in the Z-direction, meaning that the printed layers don’t detach - even with extreme
deformation. Based on extensive, ISO-certified lifecycle assessments, this material is proven to have a carbon
footprint up to 50% lower than comparable co-polyesters - cradle-to-gate.
Delivery form and warehousing
Ultrafuse TPC 45D filament should be stored at 15 - 25°C in its originally sealed package in a clean and dry
environment. If the recommended storage conditions are observed the products will have a minimum shelf life
of 12 months.
Product safety
Recommended: Process materials in a well ventilated room, or use professional extraction systems. For further
and more detailed information please consult the corresponding material safety data sheets.
Notice
The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many
factors that may affect processing and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors from
carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these data imply any guarantee of certain properties,
nor the suitability of the product for a specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data,
proportions, weights etc. given herein may change without prior information and do not constitute the agreed
contractual quality of the product. It is the responsibility of the recipient of our products to ensure that any
proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.
Ultrafuse TPC 45D
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Technical Data Sheet for Ultrafuse TPC 45D
Version No. 2.2
BASF 3D Printing Solutions BV
www.basf-3dps.com
Recommended 3D-Print processing parameters
Nozzle Temperature
220 – 240 °C / 428 – 464 °F
Build Chamber Temperature
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Bed Temperature
20 – 60 °C / 68 – 140 °F
Bed Material
PP adhesive
Nozzle Diameter
≥ 0.4 mm
Print Speed
20 – 50 mm/s
Drying Recommendations
Drying recommendations to
ensure printability
60 °C in a hot air dryer or vacuum oven for 4 to 16 hours
Please note: To ensure constant material properties the material should always be kept dry.
General Properties
Standard
Density
1150 kg/m3 / 71.8 lb/ft3
ISO 1183-1
Thermal Properties
Standard
Glass Transition Temperature
-35 °C / -31 °F
ISO 11357-2
Melting Temperature
180 °C / 356 °F
ISO 11357-3
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