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Elastocon® 8048N

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Elastocon® 8048N is a colorable thermoplastic elastomer formulated for applications that require rubber-like properties and a good surface finish. Elastocon® 8048N is FDA compliant and well suited for consumer goods and industrial applications requiring U.V. stability. Elastocon® 8048N can be overmolded to polypropylene.Elastocon® 8048N is supplied as ready to use pellets in 50 lb. bag and 1000 lb. box quantities.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Elastomer (unspecified)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Consumer Applications, Industrial Applications, Medical Devices, Medical/Healthcare Applications, Surgical Instruments, Tubing

Density: 1040.0 - 1040.0 kg/m³

Tear Strength: 19.425 - 19.425 kN/m

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Physical Form
Incompatible with
flexible PVC
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength5.86 (851)MPa (psi)ASTM D412
Modulus (100% Elongation)1.59MPaASTM D412
Hardness48Shore AASTM D2240
Tear Strength111psiASTM D624
Elongation745%ASTM D412
Physical Properties
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Density1.04g/cm3ISO 1183
Processing Parameters
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Front Temperature355 - 385°F
Mold Temperature70 - 100°F
Nozzle Temperature365 - 400°F
Rear Temperature345 - 375°F
Back Pressure50 - 100psi
Injection RateModerate - Fast-

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