Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-115 Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-115 Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE
Material Notes:	Uses: Medical/Healthcare Applications; Pharmaceuticals; Safety Equipment Agency Ratings: ISO 10993 Part 5 Processing Method: Extrusion; Injection Molding Forms: Pellets Injection Notes: Drying is not necessary. However, if moisture is a problem, dry the pellets for 2 to 4 hours at 150°F (65°C). Extrusion Notes: Screw Speed: 30 to 100 rpm Information Provided by Teknor Apex
Key Words:	TPE
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Specific Gravity	0.880 g/cc	ASTM D792
Linear Mold Shrinkage	0.039 in/in	ASTM D955
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse	0.034 in/in	ASTM D955
Melt Flow	1.0 g/10 min @Load 5.00 kg, Temperature 200 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore A	37	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	1080 psi	ASTM D412
Tensile Stress at Strain	125 psi @Strain 100 %	ASTM D412
	220 psi @Strain 200 %	ASTM D412
	320 psi @Strain 300 %	ASTM D412
Elongation at Break	650 %	ASTM D412
Tear Strength	21.0 kN/m	ASTM D624
Compression Set	13 % @Temperature 22.8 °C, Time 79200 sec	ASTM D395

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Rear Barrel Temperature	260 - 315 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature	280 - 320 °F
Front Barrel Temperature	300 - 340 °F
Nozzle Temperature	340 - 380 °F
Zone 1	280 - 300 °F
Zone 2	300 - 320 °F
Zone 3	320 - 360 °F
Zone 5	340 - 380 °F
Die Temperature	360 - 400 °F
Melt Temperature	340 - 380 °F	Processing Temperature
Mold Temperature	70.0 - 100 °F
Injection Pressure	200 - 800 psi
Back Pressure	25.0 - 100 psi
Cushion	0.150 - 1.00 in
Screw Speed	50 - 100 rpm

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