ProFlex™ SEBS ProPell™ Low Friction 55A 050-123D

ProFlex™ SEBS ProPell™ Low Friction 55A 050-123D is a comprehensive range of medical grade Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (SEBS) Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs). These unique polymers offer excellent elastomeric properties, with superior design flexibility and ease of processing via injection molding and extrusion. ProFlex™ SEBS is available in a range of durometers, with standard formulations, tear resistant and ProPell™ formulations also available. Tailored hardness and melt flow properties are also available for custom orders.

Product families

Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies
Other Medical Applications
Surgical Instruments & Trays

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers

Styrenic Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE-S)

Other characteristics

Brand: Foster ProFlex
Polymer Name: Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (SEBS)
Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding
Markets: Healthcare & Pharma
Availability: ProFlex™ SEBS is available in small development quantities beginning at 25 lbs.
Technology: Elastomers
Labeling Claims: Biocompatible
Material Features: Biocompatible
Design Flexibility
Easier Processing
Low Friction
Certifications and Compliance: USP Class VI
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Surgical Instruments
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods: Extrusion
Injection Molding

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Hardness	55	Shore A	ASTM D2240
Stress Break	846	PSI	ASTM D412
Strain Break	432	%	ASTM D412
Tensile Strength 50%E	218	PSI	ASTM D412
Tensile Strength 100%E	298	PSI	ASTM D412
Tensile Strength 200%E	473	PSI	ASTM D412
Tensile Modulus	573	PSI	ASTM D638
Tear Resistance	112.14	PLI	ASTM D624
Specific Gravity	0.9	—	ASTM D792.
CoF (Stainless Steel)	1.6	—	ASTM D1894.