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Elastocon® 8078B

Elastocon® 8078B is a black thermoplastic elastomer formulated for applications that require rubber-like properties and a good surface finish. Elastocon® 8078B is well suited for consumer goods and industrial applications requiring U.V. stability. Elastocon® 8078B can be overmolded to polypropylene.Elastocon® 8078B is supplied as ready to use pellets in 1000 lb. quantities.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Pellets
  • Solid

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Equipment & Parts
  • Other Industrial Applications
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
  • Medical Devices & Assemblies
  • Other Medical Applications
  • Surgical Instruments & Trays
  • Tubing & Fluids Handling

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers
  • Other Thermoplastic Elastomers

Other characteristics

Brand
Elastocon
Density
1020.0 - 1020.0 kg/m³
End Uses

Consumer Applications, Industrial Applications, Medical Devices, Medical/Healthcare Applications, Surgical Instruments, Tubing

Polymer Name
Thermoplastic Elastomer (unspecified)
Tear Strength
38.85 - 38.85 kN/m
Processing Methods
Blow Molding, Extrusion, Injection Molding
Color
Black
Markets
  • Consumer Goods
  • Healthcare & Pharma
  • Industrial
Technology
Elastomers
Incompatible With
flexible PVC
Additives Included
Lubricant (Unspecified)
Material Features
  • Good Surface Finish
  • UV Resistant
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Certifications and Compliance
RoHS Compliant
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Consumer Applications
  • Industrial Applications
  • Medical Devices
  • Medical/Healthcare Applications
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Tubing
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Resin
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
  • Blow Molding
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Tensile Strength9.43 (1368)MPa (psi)ASTM D412
Modulus (100% Elongation)5.06MPaASTM D412
Hardness82Shore AASTM D2240
Tear Strength222psiASTM D624
Elongation568%ASTM D412

Table 2 of 3

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density1.02g/cm3ASTM D1505

Table 3 of 3

6 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Front Temperature360 - 390°F
Mold Temperature70 - 100°F
Nozzle Temperature370 - 400°F
Rear Temperature350 - 380°F
Back Pressure50 - 100psi
Injection RateModerate to fast—

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