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Elastocon® 8048N
- Chemical Family
- PolyolefinsPolypropylenes (PP)
Elastocon® 8048N is a colorable thermoplastic elastomer formulated for applications that require rubber-like properties and a good surface finish. Elastocon® 8048N is FDA compliant and well suited for consumer goods and industrial applications requiring U.V. stability. Elastocon® 8048N can be overmolded to polypropylene.Elastocon® 8048N is supplied as ready to use pellets in 50 lb. bag and 1000 lb. box 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
- 1040.0 - 1040.0 kg/m³
- End Uses
Consumer Applications, Industrial Applications, Medical Devices, Medical/Healthcare Applications, Surgical Instruments, Tubing
- Polymer Name
- Thermoplastic Elastomer (unspecified)
- Tear Strength
- 19.425 - 19.425 kN/m
- Processing Methods
- Blow Molding, Extrusion, Injection Molding
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Incompatible With
- flexible PVC
- Material Features
- Good Colorability
- Good Surface Finish
- UV Resistant
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA Compliant
- 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
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 5.86 (851) | MPa (psi) | ASTM D412 |
| Modulus (100% Elongation) | 1.59 | MPa | ASTM D412 |
| Hardness | 48 | Shore A | ASTM D2240 |
| Tear Strength | 111 | psi | ASTM D624 |
| Elongation | 745 | % | ASTM D412 |
Table 2 of 3
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.04 | g/cm3 | ISO 1183 |
Table 3 of 3
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Front Temperature | 355 - 385 | °F |
| Mold Temperature | 70 - 100 | °F |
| Nozzle Temperature | 365 - 400 | °F |
| Rear Temperature | 345 - 375 | °F |
| Back Pressure | 50 - 100 | psi |
| Injection Rate | Moderate - Fast | — |
