Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-32245 Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-32245 Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE
Material Notes:	Notes: Medalist MD-32245 is a high performance thermoplastic elastomer specifically designed for overmolding and multi-shot molding applications in the healthcare/medical segment. Medalist MD-32245 is a low hardness, low density, RoHS compliant grade suitable for injection. Availability: Africa & Middle East; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; North America Features: Bondability; BPA Free, Good Adhesion; Good Colorability; Good Compression Set; Good Flexibility; Good Impact Resistance; Good Moldability; Good Processability; Good Sterilizability; High Elasticity; Low Density; Low Hardness; Low Specific Gravity Uses: Bonding; Flexible Grips; Gaskets; Handles; Jackeitng; Medical Devices; Medical/Healthcare Applications; Overmolding; Pharmaceuticals; Rubber Replacements Agency Ratings: ISO 10993 Part 5; ISO 13485 RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant Form: Pellets Processing Method: Injection Molding; Extrusion Information provided by Teknor Apex
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.910 g/cc	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	0.20 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore A	45	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	700 psi	ASTM D412
Tensile Stress at Strain	220 psi @Strain 100 %	ASTM D412
	320 psi @Strain 200 %	ASTM D412
	425 psi @Strain 300 %	ASTM D412
Elongation at Break	600 %	ASTM D412
Tear Strength	145 pli	ASTM D624
Compression Set	18 % @Temperature 22.8 °C, Time 79200 sec	ASTM D395

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Processing Temperature	540 - 575 °F	Melt, Injection
Rear Barrel Temperature	380 - 420 °F	Injection
Middle Barrel Temperature	500 - 540 °F	Injection
Front Barrel Temperature	520 - 560 °F	Injection
Nozzle Temperature	540 - 575 °F	Injection
Zone 1	380 - 420 °F	Extrusion
Zone 2	480 - 520 °F	Extrusion
Zone 3	500 - 540 °F	Extrusion
Zone 5	520 - 560 °F	Extrusion
Die Temperature	520 - 560 °F	Extrusion
Mold Temperature	70.0 - 100 °F	Injection
Drying Temperature	140 °F	Injection
Dry Time	2.00 - 4.00 hour	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	Colors Available
	Natural Color
	Translucent

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