Teknor Apex Monprene® MP-1500 Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Teknor Apex Monprene® MP-1500 Thermoplastic Elastomer (Unverified Data**)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE
Material Notes:	Notes: Monprene MP-1500 is a thermoplastic elastomer designed specifically for the consumer market. Monprene MP-1500 is a clear, medium hardness grade low density, medium hardness grade that exhibits low compression set, good abrasion and chemical resistance, and is suitable for injection molding and extrusion. Availability: Africa & Middle East; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; North America Features: Abrasion Resistant; Chemical Resistant; Good Colorability; Good Melt Strength; Good Tear Strength; Low Compression Set; Weather Resistant Uses: Consumer Applications; Gaskets; Handles; Household Goods; Kitchenware; Outdoor Applications; Packaging; Rubber Replacement; Safety Equipment; Strain Reliefs; White Goods & Small Appliances; Writing Instruments RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant Form: Pellets Processing Method: Extrusion; Injection Molding Information provided by Teknor Apex
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.892 g/cc	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	1.0 g/10 min @Load 5.00 kg, Temperature 200 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore A	65	ASTM D2240
	63 @Time 5.00 sec	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	2150 psi	ASTM D412
Tensile Stress at Strain	339 psi @Strain 100 %	ASTM D412
	444 psi @Strain 200 %	ASTM D412
	576 psi @Strain 300 %	ASTM D412
Elongation at Break	730 %	ASTM D412
Tear Strength	188 pli	20 in/min, Across Flow; ASTM D624
	192 pli	20 in/min, Flow; ASTM D624
Compression Set	11 % @Temperature 22.8 °C, Time 79200 sec	ASTM D395

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Processing Temperature	390 - 480 °F	Melt, Injection
Rear Barrel Temperature	360 - 450 °F	Injection
Middle Barrel Temperature	370 - 460 °F	Injection
Front Barrel Temperature	380 - 470 °F	Injection
Nozzle Temperature	390 - 480 °F	Injection
Zone 1	360 - 450 °F	Extrusion
Zone 2	370 - 460 °F	Extrusion
Zone 3	380 - 470 °F	Extrusion
Zone 4	380 - 470 °F	Extrusion
Zone 5	390 - 480 °F	Extrusion
Die Temperature	390 - 480 °F	Extrusion
Mold Temperature	60.0 - 90.0 °F	Injection
Injection Pressure	200 - 800 psi	Injection
Back Pressure	25.0 - 100 psi	Injection
Cushion	0.150 - 1.00 in	Injection
Screw Speed	30 - 100 rpm	Extrusion
	50 - 100 rpm	Injection

Descriptive Properties
Appearance	Clear/Transparent

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