Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-17135 XRD1 Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Teknor Apex Medalist® MD-17135 XRD1 Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE
Material Notes:	Notes: Medalist MD-17135 XRD1 is a high performance thermoplastic elastomer designed for medical and healthcare applications requiring high elasticity and excellent moldability. Medalist MD-17135 XRD1 is a low hardness, low density grade, available in NAT and colors, which can be sterilized and exhibits excellent adhesion to polypropylene. This grade is suitable for injection molding processing. Availability: Africa & Middle East; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; North America Features: Autoclave Sterilizable; Chemical Resistant; Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable; Good Adhesion; Good Moldability; Good Sterilizability; Good Toughness; Halogen Free; Low Density; Low Hardness; Low Specific Gravity; Lubricated; Radiation Sterilizable; Resilient; Slip; Without Fillers Uses: Bushings; Closures; Disposable Hospital Goods; Flexible Grips; Grommets; Knobs; Medical/Healthcare Applications; Pharmaceuticals; Plugs; Rubber Replacement Agency Ratings: ISO 10993 Part 5; ISO 13485 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	0.885 g/cc	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	7.0 g/10 min @Load 5.00 kg, Temperature 200 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore A	40 @Time 5.00 sec	ASTM D2240
	42 @Time 1.00 sec	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	590 psi	Die C, 20 in/min; ASTM D412
Tensile Stress at Strain	165 psi @Strain 50 %	Die C, 20 in/min; ASTM D412
	200 psi @Strain 100 %	Die C, 20 in/min; ASTM D412
	310 psi @Strain 300 %	Die C, 20 in/min; ASTM D412
Elongation at Break	600 %	Die C, 20 in/min; ASTM D412
Tear Strength	124 pli	Die C, 20 in/min; ASTM D624
Compression Set	16 % @Temperature 22.8 °C, Time 79200 sec	Type 1; ASTM D395
	28 % @Temperature 70.0 °C, Time 79200 sec	Type 1; ASTM D395

Processing Properties	Original Value	Comments
Rear Barrel Temperature	320 - 350 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature	360 - 400 °F
Front Barrel Temperature	380 - 420 °F
Nozzle Temperature	360 - 440 °F
Melt Temperature	360 - 440 °F
Mold Temperature	80.0 - 120 °F
Back Pressure	50.0 - 150 psi
Cushion	0.150 - 0.500 in
Screw Speed	50 - 100 rpm

Descriptive Properties
Appearance	Colors Available
	Natural Color
	Opaque

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