Medalist® MD-53288 (PRELIMINARY DATA) Datasheet,TPE,Teknor Apex Company-SHANGHAI SUSHENG

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The Medalist MD-53200 Series is a high performance thermoplastic elastomer series, designed to be a sustainable alternative to flexible PVC for medical tubing and film. Medalist MD-53288 is a low density, high hardness, clear, lubricated grade, available in Nat and color-matched, intended for use in medical and healthcare applications, with excellent processability and throughput in extruded tubing.

General Information
Features	Low Specific Gravity High purity Low density Pressure cooker disinfection Good disinfection Ethylene oxide disinfection Anti-gamma radiation Workability, good Good melt strength Good coloring Good adhesion Good chemical resistance Kink resistance Definition, high Good toughness Lubrication Halogen-free High hardness
Uses	Clear Sheet Films Pipe Pipe fittings Rubber substitution Drug Medical/nursing supplies
Agency Ratings	ISO 10993 Part 5 ISO 13485
RoHS Compliance	RoHS compliance
Appearance	Available colors Clear/transparent
Forms	Particle
Processing Method	Extrusion cast film Injection molding

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Specific Gravity	0.888	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (200°C/5.0 kg)	8.0	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Hardness	Nominal Value	Test Method
Durometer Hardness		ASTM D2240
Shaw A, 1 sec	91	ASTM D2240
Shaw A, 5 seconds	89	ASTM D2240

Elastomers	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Stress			ASTM D412
50% strain	7.41	MPa	ASTM D412
100% strain	7.34	MPa	ASTM D412
300% strain	8.69	MPa	ASTM D412
Tensile Strength (Break)	15.6	MPa	ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation (Break)	610	%	ASTM D412
Tear Strength	80.6	kN/m	ASTM D624
Compression Set			ASTM D395
23°C, 22 hr	29	%	ASTM D395
70°C, 22 hr	85	%	ASTM D395

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The information and recommendations contained in this bulletin are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and reliable but no guarantee of their accuracy is made. All products are sold upon condition that purchasers shall make their own tests to determine the suitability of such products for their particular purposes and uses and purchaser assumes all risks and liability for the results of use of the products, including use in accordance with seller's recommendations. Nothing in this bulletin constitutes permission or a recommendation to practice or use any invention covered by any patent owned by this company or others. There is no warranty of merchantability and there are no other warranties for the products described. For detailed Product Stewardship information, please contact us. Any product of Teknor Apex, including product names, shall not be used or tested in medical or food contact applications without the prior written acknowledgement of Teknor Apex as to the intended use. Please note that some products may not be available in one or more countries.

Legal statement

The information and recommendations contained in this bulletin are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and reliable but no guarantee of their accuracy is made. All products are sold upon condition that purchasers shall make their own tests to determine the suitability of such products for their particular purposes and uses and purchaser assumes all risks and liability for the results of use of the products, including use in accordance with seller's recommendations. Nothing in this bulletin constitutes permission or a recommendation to practice or use any invention covered by any patent owned by this company or others. There is no warranty of merchantability and there are no other warranties for the products described. For detailed Product Stewardship information, please contact us. Any product of Teknor Apex, including product names, shall not be used or tested in medical or food contact applications without the prior written acknowledgement of Teknor Apex as to the intended use. Please note that some products may not be available in one or more countries.

Injection	Nominal Value	Unit
Rear Temperature	149 - 171	°C
Middle Temperature	171 - 193	°C
Front Temperature	193 - 227	°C
Nozzle Temperature	193 - 227	°C
Processing (Melt) Temp	193 - 227	°C
Mold Temperature	21 - 52	°C
Back Pressure	0.345 - 1.03	MPa
Screw Speed	50 - 100	rpm
Cushion	3.56 - 25.4	mm

Injection instructions
Drying is not necessary. However, if moisture is a problem, dry the pellets for 2 to 4 hours at 150°F (65°C).

Extrusion	Nominal Value	Unit
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.	171 - 188	°C
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.	182 - 196	°C
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.	185 - 204	°C
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.	185 - 204	°C
Cylinder Zone 5 Temp.	204 - 227	°C
Die Temperature	204 - 227	°C

Extrusion instructions
Screw Speed: 30 to 100 rpm.Screen Pack Recommendation:60/200/200/60 to 60/200/400/400/200/60 mesh size.

Category:	TPE , Thermoplastic Elastomer
Manufacturer:	Teknor Apex Company
Trademark:	Medalist™
Fillers:	-
Ports:	Qinzhou, Shekou, Shanghai, Ningbo
Delivery Terms	FOB, CIF, DAP, DAT, DDP
PDF:	AqXcRe_MedalistMD53288PRELIMINARYDATA.pdf
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