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Elastocon® 8078NL

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Elastocon® 8078NL is a colorable thermoplastic elastomer formulated for applications that require rubber-like properties and a scratch and mar resistant surface finish. Elastocon® 8078NL is FDA compliant and well suited for consumer goods and industrial applications requiring U.V. stability. Elastocon® 8078NL can be overmolded to polypropylene.Elastocon® 8078NL 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: 32.39 - 32.39 kN/m

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyolefins,

Polypropylenes (PP)

Polymer Name

Thermoplastic Elastomer (unspecified)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Elastomers

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers

Other Thermoplastic Elastomers

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Good Colorability,

Good Scratch Resistance,

UV Resistant

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Healthcare & Pharma,

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts,

Other Industrial Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Medical

Medical Devices & Assemblies,

Other Medical Applications,

Surgical Instruments & Trays,

Tubing & Fluids Handling

Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Consumer Applications,

Industrial Applications,

Medical Devices,

Medical/Healthcare Applications,

Surgical Instruments,

Tubing

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Blow Molding,

Extrusion,

Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Incompatible with
flexible PVC
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength7.1 (1034)MPa (psi)ASTM D412
Modulus (100% Elongation)4.14MPaASTM D412
Hardness78Shore AASTM D2240
Tear Strength185Ppi—
Elongation550%—
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.02g/cm3ASTM D1505
Processing Parameters
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Front Temperature182 - 199°C—
Mold Temperature21.1 - 37.8°C—
Nozzle Temperature188 - 204°C—
Rear Temperature177 - 193°C—
Back Pressure345 - 0.689MPa—
Injection RateModerate - Fast-—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

RoHS Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA