Teknor Apex Monprene® RG-10140 Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Teknor Apex Monprene® RG-10140 Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE
Material Notes:	Notes: Monprene RG-10100 series is a group of high performance thermoplastic elastomers specifically designed for regulated applications including food contact, toys, and children’s products. This grade is suitable for injection molding. Monprene RG-10140 is a low density, low hardness grade that complies with various US FDA and European regulations and directives for food contact and toy safety and is suitable for injection molding. Availability: Africa & Middle East; Europe; Latin America; North America Features: BPA Free; Food Contact Acceptable; Good Adhesion; Good Colorability; Good Processability; Low Density; Low Flow; Low Specific Gravity; Low Hardness; Lubricated; No Animal Derived Components; Slip; Without Fillers Uses: Closures; Consumer Applications; Cosmetic Packaging; Food Containers; Food Packaging; Food Service Applications; Handles; Kitchenware; Lids; Non-specific Food Applications; Rubber Replacement; Toys RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant Form: Pellets Processing Method: Injection Molding Preliminary data. Information provided by Teknor Apex
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	0.890 g/cc	0.0322 lb/in³	ISO 1183
Viscosity	214 cP @Shear Rate 206 1/s, Temperature 200 °C	214 cP @Shear Rate 206 1/s, Temperature 392 °F	ASTM D3835
Melt Flow	8.0 g/10 min @Load 5.00 kg, Temperature 200 °C	8.0 g/10 min @Load 11.0 lb, Temperature 392 °F	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Hardness, Shore A	40 @Time 5.00 sec	40 @Time 0.00139 hour	ISO 868
Tensile Strength at Break	5.00 MPa	725 psi	Across Flow; ISO 37
Tensile Stress at Strain	0.569 MPa @Strain 100 %	82.5 psi @Strain 100 %	Across Flow; ISO 37
Elongation at Break	860 %	860 %	Across Flow; ISO 37
Tear Strength	8.24 kN/m	47.0 pli	Across Flow, Method Ba, Angle (Unnicked); ISO 34-1
	14.4 kN/m	82.0 pli	Flow, Method Ba, Angle (Unnicked); ISO 34-1
Compression Set	23 % @Temperature 70.0 °C, Time 79200 sec	23 % @Temperature 158 °F, Time 22.0 hour	Type A; ISO 815

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Rear Barrel Temperature	160 - 177 °C	320 - 350 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature	182 - 204 °C	360 - 400 °F
Front Barrel Temperature	193 - 216 °C	380 - 420 °F
Nozzle Temperature	182 - 227 °C	360 - 440 °F
Melt Temperature	182 - 227 °C	360 - 440 °F
Mold Temperature	26.7 - 48.9 °C	80.0 - 120 °F
Back Pressure	0.172 - 0.689 MPa	25.0 - 100 psi
Cushion	0.381 - 1.27 cm	0.150 - 0.500 in
Screw Speed	50 - 100 rpm	50 - 100 rpm

Descriptive Properties
Appearance	Colors Available
	Translucent

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