Teknor Apex Monprene® CP-18178 Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Teknor Apex Monprene® CP-18178 Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE
Material Notes:	Notes: Monprene CP-18178 is a high performance thermoplastic elastomer designed for a variety of consumer product applications requiring a soft, rubber-like feel. Monprene CP-18178 is a high hardness grade that exhibits sunlight resistance and UV absorbing characteristics, suitable for injection molding. Availability: Africa & Middle East; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; North America Features: High Flow; Light Stabilized; Low Density; Low Specific Gravity; Lubricated; Slip; High Hardness; Sunlight Resistant; UV Absorbing; Without Fillers Uses: Consumer Applications; Handles; Kitchenware; Safety Equipment; Sporting Goods; Writing Instruments RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant Form: Pellets Processing Method: Injection Molding Information provided by Teknor Apex
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.890 g/cc	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	17 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore A	78 @Time 5.00 sec	Injection Molded; ASTM D2240
	80 @Time 1.00 sec	Injection Molded; ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	1310 psi	20 in/min, Across Flow; ASTM D412
	1360 psi	20 in/min, Flow; ASTM D412
Tensile Stress at Strain	672 psi @Strain 100 %	20 in/min, Across Flow; ASTM D412
	852 psi @Strain 300 %	20 in/min, Across Flow; ASTM D412
	922 psi @Strain 100 %	20 in/min, Flow; ASTM D412
	1140 psi @Strain 300 %	20 in/min, Flow; ASTM D412
Elongation at Break	470 %	20 in/min, Flow; ASTM D412
	580 %	20 in/min, Across Flow; ASTM D412
Tear Strength	291 pli	20 in/min, Across Flow; ASTM D624
	317 pli	20 in/min, Flow; ASTM D624
Compression Set	28 % @Temperature 22.8 °C, Time 79200 sec	Type 1; ASTM D395B

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Rear Barrel Temperature	360 - 450 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature	370 - 460 °F
Front Barrel Temperature	380 - 470 °F
Nozzle Temperature	390 - 480 °F
Melt Temperature	390 - 480 °F
Mold Temperature	95.0 - 120 °F
Injection Pressure	200 - 800 psi
Back Pressure	25.0 - 100 psi
Cushion	0.150 - 1.00 in
Screw Speed	50 - 100 rpm

Descriptive Properties
Appearance	Natural Color

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