Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-50253 Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-50253 Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE
Material Notes:	Notes: Medalist MD-50200 Series is a high performance thermoplastic elastomer series, designed to be a sustainable alternative to flexible PVC for medical tubing and film. Medalist MD-50253 is a medium hardness, low density, clear grade, available in NAT and color-matched, intended for use in medical and healthcare applications, with excellent processability and throughput in extruded tubing. Availability: Africa & Middle East; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; North America Features: Autoclave Sterilizable; Chemical Resistant; Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable; Good Adhesion; Good Colorability Good Processability; Good Sterilizability; Halogen Free; High Clarity; High Purity; Low Density; Low Specific Gravity; Medium Hardness; No Animal Derived Components; Radiation (Gamma) Resistant Uses: Clear Sheet; Film; Hose; Medical/Healthcare Applications; Pharmaceuticals; Rubber Replacement; Tubing Agency Ratings: ISO 10993 Part 5; ISO 13485 RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant Form: Pellets Processing Method: Injection Molding; Extrusion; Cast Film Information provided by Teknor Apex
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.890 g/cc	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	4.0 g/10 min @Load 5.00 kg, Temperature 200 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore A	53 @Time 5.00 sec	ASTM D2240
	55 @Time 1.00 sec	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	1340 psi	ASTM D412
Tensile Stress at Strain	220 psi @Strain 50 %	ASTM D412
	270 psi @Strain 100 %	ASTM D412
	415 psi @Strain 300 %	ASTM D412
Elongation at Break	890 %	ASTM D412
Tear Strength	177 pli	ASTM D624
Compression Set	9.1 % @Temperature 22.8 °C, Time 79200 sec	ASTM D395

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Processing Temperature	340 - 380 °F	Melt, Injection
Rear Barrel Temperature	260 - 300 °F	Injection
Middle Barrel Temperature	280 - 320 °F	Injection
Front Barrel Temperature	300 - 340 °F	Injection
Nozzle Temperature	340 - 380 °F	Injection
Zone 1	340 - 370 °F	Extrusion
Zone 2	360 - 385 °F	Extrusion
Zone 3	365 - 400 °F	Extrusion
Zone 4	365 - 400 °F	Extrusion
Zone 5	400 - 440 °F	Extrusion
Die Temperature	400 - 440 °F	Extrusion
Mold Temperature	70.0 - 100 °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
	Colors Available

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