Monprene® RG-18280 (PRELIMINARY DATA) Datasheet,TPE,Teknor Apex Company-SHANGHAI SUSHENG

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The Monprene RG-18200 series is a group of unfilled high performance thermoplastic elastomers 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 and European regulations and directives for food contact and toy safety and is suitable for injection molding. Please contact Teknor Apex for a regulatory compliance letter.

General Information
Features	Low Specific Gravity Without Fillers Low density Workability, good Good coloring Good adhesion Lubrication Compliance of Food Exposure Medium hardness
Uses	Cosmetic Packaging Handle Kitchen utensils Washer Non-specific food applications Cover Food packaging Food service sector Food container Shell Toys Rubber substitution Consumer goods application field Toothbrush handle
Agency Ratings	FDA Food Exposure, Not Rated European food contact, not rated
RoHS Compliance	RoHS compliance
Appearance	Translucent Available colors
Forms	Particle
Processing Method	Injection molding

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density	0.890	g/cm³	ISO 1183

Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A, 5 sec)	80		ISO 868

Elastomers	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Stress			ISO 37
100% strain	3.85	MPa	ISO 37
300% strain	4.79	MPa	ISO 37
Tensile Strength (Break)	6.87	MPa	ISO 37
Tensile Elongation (Break)	550	%	ISO 37
Compression Set			ISO 815
23°C, 22 hr	41	%	ISO 815
70°C, 22 hr	62	%	ISO 815

Fill Analysis	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Apparent Viscosity (200°C, 206 sec^-1)	103	Pa·s	ISO 11443

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	120 - 160	°C
Middle Temperature	160 - 230	°C
Front Temperature	180 - 230	°C
Nozzle Temperature	180 - 230	°C
Processing (Melt) Temp	180 - 230	°C
Mold Temperature	15 - 50	°C
Injection Rate	Fast
Back Pressure	0.500 - 1.50	MPa
Screw Speed	50 - 100	rpm
Cushion	3.00 - 20.0	mm

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

Category:	TPE , Thermoplastic Elastomer
Manufacturer:	Teknor Apex Company
Trademark:	Monprene®
Fillers:	-
Ports:	Qinzhou, Shekou, Shanghai, Ningbo
Delivery Terms	FOB, CIF, DAP, DAT, DDP
PDF:	P6oEle_MonpreneRG18280PRELIMINARYDATA.pdf
PRICE:	Order Products email sales@su-jiao.com

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