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SoftFlex 530A
SoftFlex 530A is a 30 Shore A TPE-SEBS with FDA & USP Class 6 Compliance, and ISO 10993-5.
Product families
Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers
- Styrenic Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE-S)
Other characteristics
- Brand
- TPE Solutions SoftFlex
- Polymer Name
- Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (SEBS)
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Other Automotive & Transportation Applications; Building & Construction — Other Building & Construction Applications; Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications; Electrical & Electronics — Other Electrical & Electronics Applications
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA Compliant
- ISO 10993
- USP Class VI
- Recommended Molding Conditions
Feed throat – 140C (throat cooling recommended to prevent blocking); Barrel Temperatures – 160 – 190C; Die Temperature – 170C;; Screw speed – 30 – 60;; Injection Pressure: Low to medium;; Injection Speed: Medium to fast;; Cooling Time: (depends on part thickness) 20 – 50 sec.
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elongation (Break) | 520 | % | ASTM D412 |
| Modulus (100%) | 0.7 | Mpa | ASTM D412 |
| Modulus (300%) | 1.93 | Mpa | ASTM D412 |
Table 2 of 3
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durometer | 27 - 30 | Shore A | ASTM D2240 |
| Melt Viscosity (190C, 227 sec-1) | 303 | Pa-sec | APA QC20 |
| Tear Strength | 70 | KN/mm | ASTM D624 |
| Tensile Strength (Break) | 3.7 | Mpa | ASTM D412 |
Table 3 of 3
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 0.89 | g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Tensile Set (100% Strain, 1 min Hold) | 3 | % | ASTM D412 |
