Teknor Apex Monprene® RG-18280 Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Teknor Apex Monprene® RG-18280 Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE
Material Notes:	Notes: Monprene RG-18200 series is a group of unfilled high performance thermoplastic elastomer with high flow specifically designed for EU injection molded regulated applications including food contact, toys, and children’s products. Monprene RG-18280 is a low density, medium hardness grade that complies with various US FDA regulations and EU directives for food contact and toy safety and is suitable for injection molding. Availability: Africa & Middle East; Asia Pacific; Europe; Latin America; North America Features: Food Contact Acceptable; Good Adhesion; Good Colorability; Good Processability; Low Density; Low Specific Gravity; Lubricated; Medium Hardness; Without Fillers Uses: Closures; Consumer Applications; Cosmetic Packaging; Food Containers; Food Packaging; Food Service Applications; Gaskets; Handles; Kitchenware; Lids; Non-specific Food Applications; Rubber Replacement; Toothbrush Handles; Toys RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant Form: Pellets Processing Method: Injection Molding Preliminary data. Information provided by Teknor Apex
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.890 g/cc	ISO 1183
Viscosity	103 cP @Shear Rate 206 1/s, Temperature 200 °C	ISO 11443

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore A	80 @Time 5.00 sec	ISO 868
Tensile Strength at Break	996 psi	ISO 37
Tensile Stress at Strain	558 psi @Strain 100 %	ISO 37
	695 psi @Strain 300 %	ISO 37
Elongation at Break	550 %	ISO 37
Compression Set	41 % @Temperature 22.8 °C, Time 79200 sec	ISO 815
	62 % @Temperature 70.0 °C, Time 79200 sec	ISO 815

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Rear Barrel Temperature	248 - 320 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature	320 - 446 °F
Front Barrel Temperature	356 - 446 °F
Nozzle Temperature	356 - 446 °F
Melt Temperature	356 - 446 °F
Mold Temperature	59.0 - 122 °F
Back Pressure	72.5 - 218 psi
Cushion	0.118 - 0.787 in
Screw Speed	50 - 100 rpm

Descriptive Properties
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