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Elastocon® 8078B

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Elastocon® 8078B is a black thermoplastic elastomer formulated for applications that require rubber-like properties and a good surface finish. Elastocon® 8078B is well suited for consumer goods and industrial applications requiring U.V. stability. Elastocon® 8078B can be overmolded to polypropylene.Elastocon® 8078B is supplied as ready to use pellets in 1000 lb. 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: 1020.0 - 1020.0 kg/m³

Tear Strength: 38.85 - 38.85 kN/m

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Tensile Strength9.43 (1368)MPa (psi)ASTM D412
Modulus (100% Elongation)5.06MPaASTM D412
Hardness82Shore AASTM D2240
Tear Strength222psiASTM D624
Elongation568%ASTM D412
Physical Properties
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Density1.02g/cm3ASTM D1505
Processing Parameters
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Front Temperature360 - 390°F
Mold Temperature70 - 100°F
Nozzle Temperature370 - 400°F
Rear Temperature350 - 380°F
Back Pressure50 - 100psi
Injection RateModerate to fast-

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