Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-53283 Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-53283 Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE
Material Notes:	Notes: Medalist MD-53200 series is a high performance thermoplastic elastomer series, designed to be a sustainable alternative to flexible PVC for medical tubing and film. Medalist MD-53283 is a higher hardness, low density, clear, lubricated grade, available in Nat and color-matched, intended for use in medical and healthcare applications, with excellent processability and throughput in extruded tubing. Availability: Africa & Middle East; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; North America Features: Autoclave Sterilizable; Chemical Resistant; Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable; Good Adhesion; Good Colorability; Good Flexibility; Good Processability; Good Sterilizability; Good Toughness; Halogen Free; High Clarity; High Hardness; High Purity; Kink Resistant; Low Density; Low Specific Gravity; Lubricated; Radiation (Gamma) Resistant Uses: Clear Sheet; Film; Hose; Medical/Healthcare Applications; Pharmaceuticals; Rubber Replacement; Tubing Agency Ratings: ISO 10993 Part 5; ISO 13485 RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant Form: Pellets Processing Method: Cast Film; Extrusion; Injection Molding Preliminary data. Information provided by Teknor Apex
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	0.890 g/cc	0.0322 lb/in³	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	8.0 g/10 min @Load 5.00 kg, Temperature 200 °C	8.0 g/10 min @Load 11.0 lb, Temperature 392 °F	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Hardness, Shore A	84 @Time 5.00 sec	84 @Time 0.00139 hour	ASTM D2240
	86 @Time 1.00 sec	86 @Time 0.000278 hour	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	14.5 MPa	2100 psi	ASTM D412
Tensile Stress at Strain	5.17 MPa @Strain 50 %	750 psi @Strain 50 %	ASTM D412
	5.52 MPa @Strain 100 %	800 psi @Strain 100 %	ASTM D412
	27.9 MPa @Strain 300 %	4050 psi @Strain 300 %	ASTM D412
Elongation at Break	650 %	650 %	ASTM D412
Tear Strength	77.1 kN/m	440 pli	ASTM D624

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Processing Temperature	193 - 227 °C	380 - 440 °F	Melt, Injection
Rear Barrel Temperature	149 - 171 °C	300 - 340 °F	Injection
Middle Barrel Temperature	171 - 193 °C	340 - 380 °F	Injection
Front Barrel Temperature	193 - 227 °C	380 - 440 °F	Injection
Nozzle Temperature	193 - 227 °C	380 - 440 °F	Injection
Zone 1	160 - 188 °C	320 - 370 °F	Extrusion
Zone 2	182 - 196 °C	360 - 385 °F	Extrusion
Zone 3	182 - 204 °C	360 - 400 °F	Extrusion
Zone 4	182 - 204 °C	360 - 400 °F	Extrusion
Zone 5	182 - 210 °C	360 - 410 °F	Extrusion
Adapter Temperature	177 - 216 °C	350 - 420 °F	Extrusion
Die Temperature	177 - 216 °C	350 - 420 °F	Extrusion
Mold Temperature	21.1 - 51.7 °C	70.0 - 125 °F	Injection
Back Pressure	0.345 - 1.03 MPa	50.0 - 150 psi	Injection
Cushion	0.356 - 2.54 cm	0.140 - 1.00 in	Injection
Screw Speed	30 - 100 rpm	30 - 100 rpm	Extrusion
	50 - 100 rpm	50 - 100 rpm	Injection

Descriptive Properties
Appearance	Clear/Transparent
	Colors Available

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