Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-50143 Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-50143 Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE
Material Notes:	Notes: Medalist MD-50143 is a clear high performance thermoplastic elastomer specifically designed for medical and healthcare applications. Medalist MD-50143 is a low hardness, low density, halogen-free grade that is suitable for extrusion or molding. Availability: Africa & Middle East; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; North America Features: Chemical Resistant; Good Adhesion; Good Processability; Good Sterilizability; Halogen Free; Low Density; Low Hardness; Low Specific Gravity Uses: Medical/Healthcare Applications; Pharmaceuticals; Safety Equipment Agency Ratings: ISO 13485 RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant Form: Pellets Processing Method: Injection Molding; Extrusion Information provided by Teknor Apex
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.880 g/cc	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	100 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore A	40 @Time 15.0 sec	ASTM D2240
	43 @Time 5.00 sec	ASTM D2240
	45 @Time 1.00 sec	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	800 psi	ASTM D412
Elongation at Break	680 %	ASTM D412

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Processing Temperature	340 - 380 °F	Melt, Injection
Rear Barrel Temperature	260 - 300 °F	Injection
Middle Barrel Temperature	280 - 320 °F	Injection
Front Barrel Temperature	300 - 340 °F	Injection
Nozzle Temperature	340 - 380 °F	Injection
Zone 1	340 - 370 °F	Extrusion
Zone 2	360 - 385 °F	Extrusion
Zone 3	350 - 400 °F	Extrusion
Zone 4	365 - 400 °F	Extrusion
Zone 5	400 - 440 °F	Extrusion
Die Temperature	400 - 440 °F	Extrusion
Mold Temperature	70.0 - 100 °F	Injection
Injection Pressure	200 - 800 psi	Injection
Back Pressure	25.0 - 100 psi	Injection
Cushion	0.150 - 1.00 in	Injection
Screw Speed	30 - 100 rpm	Extrusion
	50 - 100 rpm	Injection

Descriptive Properties
Appearance	Clear/Transparent

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