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Rulon Bearings

ExxonMobil Santoprene® 121-87 Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE; Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Elastomer (TPV)

Material Notes: A hard, black, UV resistant thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) in the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) family. This material combines good physical properties and chemical resistance for use in a wide range of applications. This grade of Santoprene TPV is shear-dependent and can be processed on conventional thermoplastics equipment for injection molding, extrusion or blow molding. It is polyolefin based and completely recyclable.

Key Features:

  • Recommended for applications requiring excellent flex fatigue resistance.
  • Excellent ozone resistance.
  • Designed for improved UV resistance.
  • Although not NSF certified, this product has a Material Supplier Form on file with NSF to facilitate its evaluation for use in applications requiring NSF certification.
  • EU and China RoHS compliant.
Applications:
  • Automotive- Interior Mat, Seals, Gaskets and Weather Seals
Uses:
  • Automotive Applications
  • Automotive Interior Trim
  • Automotive Exterior Trim
  • Automotive Under the Hood
Availability: Africa & Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America and South America

Information provided by ExxonMobil Chemical

Key Words: EU 2003/11/EC; RoHS Compliant
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Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Specific Gravity 0.970 g/cc0.970 g/ccASTM D792
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Hardness, Shore A 93932 mm, 15 sec; ISO 868
 9494Air at 275°F, 1008 hr; ASTM D573
Tensile Strength at Break 14.71 MPa2134 psiAir at 275°F, 1008 hr; ASTM D573
 15.2 MPa2200 psiAcross Flow; ASTM D412
Tensile Stress at Strain 6.80 MPa
@Strain 100 %
986 psi
@Strain 100 %
Across Flow; ASTM D412
Elongation at Break 490.2 %490.2 %Air at 275°F, 1008 hr; ASTM D573
 570 %570 %Across Flow; ASTM D412
Tear Strength 50.1 kN/m286 pli73°F, Die C; ASTM D624
Compression Set  28 %
@Temperature 22.8 °C,
Time 79200 sec
28 %
@Temperature 73.0 °F,
Time 22.0 hour
ASTM D395
 65 %
@Temperature 125 °C,
Time 252000 sec
65 %
@Temperature 257 °F,
Time 70.0 hour
ASTM D395
 
Electrical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Dielectric Constant 2.72.71.98 mm; ASTM D150
Dielectric Strength 26.4 kV/mm670 kV/in2.03 mm; ASTM D149
 
Thermal PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Maximum Service Temperature, Air 135 °C275 °F
Brittleness Temperature -57.8 °C-72.0 °FASTM D746
 
Processing PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Processing Temperature 175 - 230 °C347 - 446 °F
Rear Barrel Temperature 182 °C360 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature 188 °C370 °F
Front Barrel Temperature 193 °C380 °F
Nozzle Temperature 199 - 235 °C390 - 455 °F
Die Temperature 210 °C410 °FExtrusion
Melt Temperature 204 °C400 °FExtrusion
 204 - 232 °C400 - 450 °FProcessing
Mold Temperature 10.0 - 51.7 °C50.0 - 125 °FProcessing
Drying Temperature 82.2 °C180 °F
Dry Time 3 hour3 hour
Moisture Content 0.080 %0.080 %
Back Pressure 0.345 - 0.689 MPa50.0 - 100 psiProcessing
 5.00 - 20.0 MPa725 - 2900 psiExtrusion
Clamp Pressure 41.4 - 68.9 MPa6000 - 10000 psi
Vent Depth 0.00254 cm0.00100 in
Cushion 0.317 - 0.635 cm0.125 - 0.250 in
Screw Speed 100 - 200 rpm100 - 200 rpm
 
Descriptive Properties
ColorBlack
FormPellets
Injection RateFast
Maximum Regrind %20
Screw Compression Ratio2:1 - 2.5:1
Screw L/D Ratio16:1 - 20:1

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