Medalist® MD-12180 (PRELIMINARY DATA) Datasheet,TPE,Teknor Apex Company-SHANGHAI SUSHENG

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The Medalist MD-12100 Series are high performance thermoplastic elastomers designed for medical and healthcare applications requiring high elasticity and excellent moldability. Medalist MD-12180 is a higher hardness, low density, translucent grade, available in NAT and colors, which can be sterilized and exhibits excellent adhesion to polypropylene.

General Information
Features	Low Specific Gravity Without Fillers Low density Radiation disinfection Pressure cooker disinfection smoothness Good disinfection Ethylene oxide disinfection Good formability Good adhesion Medium liquidity Good chemical resistance Good toughness Lubrication Halogen-free High hardness Elastic
Uses	Disposable Hospital Goods Plug Bushing Washer Soft handle Shell Rubber substitution Knob Drug Medical/nursing supplies
Agency Ratings	ISO 10993 Part 5 ISO 13485
RoHS Compliance	RoHS compliance
Appearance	Translucent Available colors Natural color
Forms	Particle
Processing Method	Injection molding

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Specific Gravity	0.891	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (200°C/5.0 kg)	9.0	g/10 min	ASTM D1238

Hardness	Nominal Value	Test Method
Durometer Hardness		ASTM D2240
Shaw A, 1 sec	82	ASTM D2240
Shaw A, 5 seconds	80	ASTM D2240

Elastomers	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Stress ¹			ASTM D412
50% strain	3.79	MPa	ASTM D412
100% strain	4.27	MPa	ASTM D412
300% strain	5.45	MPa	ASTM D412
Tensile Strength ²(Break)	12.0	MPa	ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation ³(Break)	720	%	ASTM D412
Tear Strength ⁴	50.3	kN/m	ASTM D624
Compression Set ⁵			ASTM D395
23°C, 22 hr	25	%	ASTM D395
70°C, 22 hr	44	%	ASTM D395

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.

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	160 - 177	°C
Middle Temperature	182 - 204	°C
Front Temperature	193 - 216	°C
Nozzle Temperature	182 - 227	°C
Processing (Melt) Temp	182 - 227	°C
Mold Temperature	27 - 49	°C
Injection Rate	Moderate-Fast
Back Pressure	0.172 - 0.689	MPa
Screw Speed	50 - 100	rpm
Cushion	3.81 - 12.7	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).

Note Message
1 .	C mold, 510mm/min
2 .	C mold, 510mm/min
3 .	C mold, 510mm/min
4 .	C mold, 510mm/min
5 .	Type 1

Category:	TPE , Thermoplastic Elastomer
Manufacturer:	Teknor Apex Company
Trademark:	Medalist™
Fillers:	-
Ports:	Qinzhou, Shekou, Shanghai, Ningbo
Delivery Terms	FOB, CIF, DAP, DAT, DDP
PDF:	ELem6M_MedalistMD12180PRELIMINARYDATA.pdf
PRICE:	Order Products email sales@su-jiao.com

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