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TPO - ELASTRON T400.D55.B

Chemical Family
Polyolefins

A hard, black thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer (TPO) material belongs to thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) family designed for general purpose applications.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Pellets
  • Solid

Product families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers
  • Thermoplastic Olefin Elastomers (TPO)

Other characteristics

Brand
TPO - ELASTRON
Density
900.0 - 900.0 kg/m³
Features
Good Colorability, Soft
Polymer Name
Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)
Strain at Break
400.0 - 400.0 %
Processing Methods
Injection Molding
Color
Black
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
Flame Rating
UL 94 HB
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
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.

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density0.9g/cm³ASTM D 792
Durometer Hardness55Shore DASTM D 2240
Elongation at Break400%ASTM D 412
Modulus of Elasticity (100%)10.2MPaASTM D 412
Modulus of Elasticity (300%)11.9MPaASTM D 412
Tear Resistance75N/mmASTM D 624
Tensile Strength at Break14MPaASTM D 412

Table 2 of 2

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CharacteristicValue
Ozone Resistance StressedNo Cracks

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