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DEFLEXION™ TP-Range Textiles from Dow Corning

Typical Physical Characteristics
Product	TP3-001	TP3-002	TP3-001	TP3-002
Color	Gray	Gray	Gray	Gray
Weight, kg/m²	1.00	1.35	2.70	3.60
Thickness, mm	3.00	3.00	8.00	8.00
Density, g/m³	0.40	0.50	0.37	0.50
Roll length / m	50	50	20	20
Roll width / m	1.10	1.10	1.10	1.10
Breathability	Holes permit airflow	No holes – not breathable	Holes permit airflow	No holes – not breathable
Washability @ 40°C	More than 25 washes

Compression Testing @ 22°C
Product	TP3-001	TP3-002	TP8-001	TP8-002
Indicated Standard
ASTM D575: Compression 25% Compression Force	15.76 lb (5 layers)	29.8 lb (4 layers)	19.28 lb (2 layers)	58.8 lb (3 layers)
ASTM D395: Compression Set after 22 hr	1.62% (5 layers)	2.59% (4 layers)	1.14% (2 layers)	3.41% (2 layers)

Technical Performance Data

Typical Impact Performance
Product	TP3-001		TP3-002		TP8-001		TP8-002
Impact Standard	# layers	Transmitted Force	# layers	Transmitted Force	# layers	Transmitted Force	# layers	Transmitted Force
EN1621-1: 1998 Motorcycle Limb Standard*	3	26 kN	3	24 kN	1	27 kN	1	25 kN
EN1621-1: 1998 modified to 20 joules	1	29 kN	2	19 kN	1	13 kN	1	12 kN
EN1621-2:2003 Motorcycle Back Protector Standard **	not recommended		not recommended		2	11 kN	2	13 kN
EN13061:2001 Soccer Shin Guard Standard †	not recommended		not recommended		1	0.7 kN	1	0.7 kN

Footnotes:
* Impact Energy = 50 Joules; Maximum transmitted force = 35 kN
** Impact Energy = 50 Joules; Maximum transmitted force = 18 kN
† Impact Energy = 2 Joules; Maximum transmitted force = 2 kN

These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.



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