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ALFATER® XL D40I 4FC0010

MOCOM Compounds ALFATER® XL D40I 4FC0010 is a thermoplastic vulcanisate (PP+EPDM) suitable for food contact and compliant with EN 71-3. It has good colorability, weathering resistance, chemical resistance, ozone resistance, hot air resistance, and hydrolysis resistance with an easy flow. It is suitable for usage in packaging, household goods, food processing industry, toys, and injection molded parts such as seals, sealing lips, handles, protection caps, caps/closures, containers, and kitchenware.

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Housewares
  • Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Equipment & Parts
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
  • Food & Beverage Packaging
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Sensors & Actuators

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers
  • Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV)

Other characteristics

Brand
ALFATER® XL
Density
950.0 - 950.0 kg/m³
End Uses

Caps, Closures, Containers, Food Packaging, Food Preparation Equipment, Handles, Household Goods, Kitchenware, Protective Caps, Sealing Lip, Seals, Toys

Features

Chemical Resistant, Excellent Hydrolysis Resistance, Flexible, Food Contact Acceptable, Good Colorability, Good Flow, Good Weather Stability, Hot Air Resistant, Ozone Resistant, Soft

Polymer Name
PP/EPDM
Tear Strength
74.0 - 74.0 kN/m
Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Color
Blue
Markets
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Industrial
  • Printing & Packaging
Technology
Elastomers
Labeling Claims
  • Azo Colorants-free
  • Azo Dyes-free
  • Conflict minerals-free
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • PAH-free
  • PFOA-free
  • PFOS-free
  • Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free
Fillers Included
Mineral
Material Features
  • Chemical Resistant
  • Excellent Hydrolysis Resistance
  • Flexible
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Colorability
  • Good Flow
  • Good Weather Stability
  • Hot Air Resistant
Storage Condition

Store in dry, protected from light tightly sealed.

Pre-Drying Conditions

In a dry air (dessiccant) dryer 70-80 °C for 2-4 h

Certifications and Compliance

Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS); EC No.1907/2006; EN 71/III; IATF 16949; ISO 13485; ISO 14001; ISO 17025; ISO 45001; ISO 50001; ISO 9001; REACH (Europe); REACH (UK); RoHS Compliant; SVHC Compliant

Compatible Polymers and Resins
  • Polyethylenes (PE)
  • Polypropylene Copolymer
  • Polypropylenes (PP)
  • Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
  • Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO)
  • Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV)
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Caps
  • Closures
  • Containers
  • Food Packaging
  • Food Preparation Equipment
  • Handles
  • Household Goods
  • Kitchenware
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 6

5 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Strength (Type 2)11.3MPaISO 37
Tear Strength (Method Ba)74.0kN/mISO 34-1
Elongation at Break (Type 2)400.0%ISO 37
Shore Hardness D (15s)40.0—ISO 868
Tensile Stress at 100% Elongation (Type 2)9.5MPaISO 37

Table 2 of 6

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density950.0kg/m³ISO 1183

Table 3 of 6

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Compression Set (22h, at 70°C, 25%, Type A)70.0%ISO 815
Compression Set (22h, at 100°C, 25%, Type A)80.0%ISO 815
Compression Set (72h, at 22°C, 25%, Type A)48.0%ISO 815
Compression Set (72h, at 125°C, 25%, Type A)92.0%ISO 815

Table 4 of 6

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Service Temperature (depending on load, geometry, etc.)- 40 to 125°C
Moisture Contentmax. 0.1%

Table 5 of 6

5 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Back Pressure (hydraulic)min. 3bar
Mould Temperature10 - 70°C
Melt Temperature195 - 230°C
Holding Pressure (of injection pressure)50 - 70%
Injection SpeedMiddle - High—

Table 6 of 6

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Shrinkage (Lengthwise, 24h)1.2 - 1.6%ISO 294-4
Shrinkage (Lateral, 24h)1 - 1.4%ISO 294-4
Spiral Flow (2 mm wall thickness)70.0cm—

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