Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-12180 Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-12180 Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE
Material Notes:	Notes: Medalist MD-12100 Series are high performance thermoplastic elastomer designed for use in healthcare and medical applications requiring high elasticity and excellent moldability. Medalist MD-12180 is a higher hardness, low density, translucent grade, available in NAT and colors, which can be sterilizable and exhibits excellent adhesion to polypropylene. Availability: Africa & Middle East; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; North America Features: Autoclave Sterilizable; Chemical Resistant; Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable; Good Adhesion; Good Moldability; Good Sterilizable; Good Toughness; Halogen Free; Low Density; Medium Flow; High Hardness; Low Specific Gravity; Lubricated; Radiation Sterilizable; Resilient; Slip; Without Fillers Uses: Bushings; Closures; Disposable Hospital Goods; Flexible Grips; Grommets; Knobs; Medical/Healthcare Applications; Pharmaceuticals; Plugs; Rubber Replacement Agency Ratings: ISO 10993 Part 5; ISO 13485 RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant Form: Pellets Processing Method: Injection Molding Preliminary data. Information provided by Teknor Apex
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.893 g/cc	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	9.0 g/10 min @Load 5.00 kg, Temperature 200 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore A	80 @Time 5.00 sec	ASTM D2240
	82 @Time 1.00 sec	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	1750 psi	Die C, 20 in/min; ASTM D412
Tensile Stress at Strain	550 psi @Strain 50 %	Die C, 20 in/min; ASTM D412
	620 psi @Strain 100 %	Die C, 20 in/min; ASTM D412
	790 psi @Strain 300 %	Die C, 20 in/min; ASTM D412
Elongation at Break	720 %	Die C, 20 in/min; ASTM D412
Tear Strength	287 pli	Die C, 20 in/min; Flow; ASTM D624
Compression Set	25 % @Temperature 22.8 °C, Time 79200 sec	Type 1; ASTM D395B
	44 % @Temperature 70.0 °C, Time 79200 sec	Type 1; ASTM D395B

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Rear Barrel Temperature	320 - 350 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature	360 - 400 °F
Front Barrel Temperature	380 - 420 °F
Nozzle Temperature	360 - 440 °F
Melt Temperature	360 - 440 °F
Mold Temperature	80.0 - 120 °F
Back Pressure	25.0 - 100 psi
Cushion	0.150 - 0.500 in
Screw Speed	50 - 100 rpm

Descriptive Properties
Appearance	Colors Available
	Natural Color
	Translucent

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