A soft, colorable thermoplastic vulcanizate, TPV (EPDM/PP) in the thermoplastic elastomer family designed for use in medical applications.
Properties
Physical Form
Pellets
Solid
Product families
Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV)
Other characteristics
Brand
TPV - ELASTRON
Density
900.0 - 900.0 kg/m³
Polymer Name
Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV)
Tear Strength
28.0 - 28.0 kN/m
Processing Methods
Extrusion, Injection Molding
Compression Set (70 °C)
34.0 - 34.0 %
Color
Natural
Markets
Healthcare & Pharma
Printing & Packaging
Appearance
Colorable
Technology
Elastomers
Features of Food
The monomers and additives used in manufacturing food contact TPE grades should be listed in the Union List of Authorized Substances of Regulation 10/2011/EC on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Ingredients used in manufacturing these products are subject to a specific migration limit (SML).
Elastron provides the quality and conditions of above mentioned regulation and limits.
• Excellent bonding to many thermoplastics
• Easy to color
• Excellent surface appearance
• Soſt touch compounds
• Availability of transparent grades
• 100% recyclable
• NSF 51/61 Compliant Grades
Food Applications
With the help of the experiences gained from manufacturing of medical TPE compounds, Elastron offers high quality food contact TPE compounds.
• Food Packing
• Food Box Seals
• Grips for Kitchen Equipments
• Water Pump Seals
Incompatible With
PVC, Acetal
Quality Standards
ASTM International
Material Features
Good Colorability
Soft
Medical Features
Features
• Excellent bonding to many thermoplastics
• Easy to color
• Excellent surface appearance
• Antistatic compounds available
• Soſt touch compounds
• Availability of transparent grades
• 100% recyclable
Other Features
Elastron medical TPE compounds are tested according to USP '88' for their in vivo biocompatibility and ISO 10993-5, USP '87' for their in vitro cytotoxicity. Tested compounds all have USP Class VI approvals. Elastron medical TPE compounds also meet requirements of European Pharmacopeia monographs 3.2.8 sterile single-use plastic syringes and 3.2.9 rubber closures for containers for aqueous parenteral preparations for powders and for freeze-dried powders. Elastron medical TPE compounds are sterilizable with gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide (EtO) and steam.
Medical Applications
Elastron medical TPE compounds are tested according to USP '88' for their in vivo biocompatibility and ISO 10993-5, USP '87' for their in vitro cytotoxicity.
• Syringe tips
• Infusion bottle caps
• Clogs (Antistatic and steam
sterilizible for medical applications)
• Sterilizible for medical applications
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
10 rows
Characteristic
Value
Unit
Method
Compression Set (at 100°C for 22 hr)
54
%
ASTM D 395
Compression Set (at 23°C for 22 hr)
15
%
ASTM D 395
Compression Set (at 70°C for 22 hr)
34
%
ASTM D 395
Density
0.9
g/cm³
ASTM D 792
Durometer Hardness
55
Shore A
ASTM D 2240
Elongation at Break
600
%
ASTM D 412
Modulus of Elasticity (100%)
1.6
MPa
ASTM D 412
Modulus of Elasticity (300%)
3
MPa
ASTM D 412
Tear Resistance
28
N/mm
ASTM D 624
Tensile Strength at Break
5
MPa
ASTM D 412
Table 2 of 6
1 row
Characteristic
Value
Ozone Resistance Stressed
No Cracks
Table 3 of 6
2 rows
Characteristic
Value
Unit
Method
Across Flow
1
%
ASTM D 955
Flow
2.93
%
ASTM D 955
Overview of the Chemical Resistance
4 rows
Characteristic
Value
Acid
Bases
Salts
Good
Good
Good
Aqeous Solutions
Organic Solvents
Good
Variable
Oils
Automotive Oils
Swells
Swells
Other Automotive Fluids
Variable
Physical and Chemical Effects of Fluids on Elastomers
5 rows
Characteristic
Value
Unit
Elongation at break
D412; die c
E
Tensile Strength
D412; die c
TS
Hardness
D2240 (3 sec. delay )
H
Weight change
D471
W
Volume change
D471
V
Physical and Chemical Effects of Fluids on Elastomers
4 rows
Characteristic
Value
Unit
Method
A
|<20|
Good
Very good suitability
Elastomer shows little or no effect from exposure.
Little effect on performance and physical properties.
Very good resistance
B
|20 - 39|
Fair
Good suitability
Some effects from exposure with some loss of physical properties
Some chemical swelling
C
|40 - 59|
Not recom.
Limited suitability
Significantly swell and loss of physical properties aſter exposure
D
E
F
|60 - 79|
|80 - 100|
|>100|
Not recom.
Not recom.
Not recom.
The elastomer is unsuitable for application in this media
The elastomer is unsuitable for application in this media
The elastomer is unsuitable for application in this media
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