Teknor Apex Monprene® RG-20170 Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Teknor Apex Monprene® RG-20170 Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE
Material Notes:	Notes: Monprene RG-20100 series is group of high performance thermoplastic elastomer specifically designed for extruded regulated applications including food contact, toys and children’s products. Monprene RG-20170 is a low density, Medium hardness grade that complies with various US FDA and European regulations and directives for food contact and toy safety and is suitable for extrusion. Availability: Africa & Middle East; Asia Pacific; Europe; Latin America; North America Features: BPA Free, Food Contact Acceptable; Good Adhesion; Good Colorability; Good Processability; Low Flow; Low Density; Low Specific Gravity; Lubricated; Medium Hardness; No Animal Derived Components; Slip; Without Fillers Uses: Consumer Applications; Cosmetic Packaging; Food Containers; Food Packaging; Food Service Applications; Kitchenware; Lids; Non-specific Food Applications; Rubber Replacement; Toys RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant Form: Pellets Processing Method: Extrusion Preliminary data. Information provided by Teknor Apex
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.890 g/cc	ISO 1183
Melt Flow	5.0 g/10 min @Load 5.00 kg, Temperature 200 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore A	70 @Time 5.00 sec	Injection Molded; ISO 868
	73 @Time 1.00 sec	Injection Molded; ISO 868
Tensile Strength at Break	899 psi	20 in/min, Flow; ASTM D412
	1530 psi	20 in/min, Across Flow; ASTM D412
Tensile Stress at Strain	417 psi @Strain 100 %	20 in/min, Across Flow; ASTM D412
	559 psi @Strain 300 %	20 in/min, Across Flow; ASTM D412
	720 psi @Strain 100 %	20 in/min, Flow; ASTM D412
	824 psi @Strain 300 %	20 in/min, Flow; ASTM D412
Elongation at Break	180 %	20 in/min, Flow; ASTM D412
	780 %	20 in/min, Across Flow; ASTM D412
Tear Strength	180 pli	Method Ba, Angle (Unnicked), 20 in/min, Across Flow; ISO 34-1
	190 pli	Method Ba, Angle (Unnicked), 20 in/min, Flow; ISO 34-1
Compression Set	27 % @Temperature 22.8 °C, Time 79200 sec	Type A; ISO 815
	44 % @Temperature 70.0 °C, Time 79200 sec	Type A; ISO 815

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Zone 1	300 - 320 °F
Zone 2	320 - 400 °F
Zone 3	340 - 420 °F
Zone 4	360 - 440 °F
Die Temperature	360 - 440 °F

Descriptive Properties
Appearance	Colors Available
	Translucent

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