Elastocon® 2855

Chemical Family: PolyolefinsPolypropylenes (PP)

Elastocon® 2855 thermoplastic elastomer has been developed for applications that require rubber-like properties and a good surface finish. Elastocon® 2855 is FDA compliant and well suited for consumer products and medical applications. Elastocon® 2855 can be overmolded onto polypropylene.Elastocon® 2855 is supplied as ready to use pellets in 50 lb. bag quantities.

Properties

Physical Form: Pellets
Solid

Product families

Applications

Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods 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: 890.0 - 890.0 kg/m³
End Uses: Consumer Applications, Medical Devices, Medical/Healthcare Applications, Surgical Instruments, Tubing
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Elastomer (unspecified)
Tear Strength: 122.0 - 122.0 kN/m
Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Extrusion, Injection Molding
Color: Natural
Markets: Consumer Goods
Healthcare & Pharma
Appearance: Translucent
Technology: Elastomers
Incompatible With: flexible PVC
Material Features: Good Surface Finish
Country Availability: Canada
USA
Certifications and Compliance: FDA Compliant
RoHS Compliant
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses: Consumer 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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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Tensile Strength	4.7 (678)	MPa (psi)	ASTM D412
Modulus (100% Elongation)	3	MPa	ASTM D412
Hardness	55	Shore A	ASTM D2240
Tear Strength	122	kN/m	ASTM D 624
Compression Set	25	22 hrs/70°C	ASTM D395B
Elongation	411	%	ASTM D412

Table 2 of 3

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Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Density	0.89	g/cm3	ISO 1183

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