ALFATER® XL D40I 4FC0010

Identification & Functionality

Fillers Included

Mineral

Polymer Name

PP/EPDM

Technologies

Elastomers

Product Families

Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV)

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Azo Colorants-free,

Azo Dyes-free,

Conflict minerals-free,

Food Contact Acceptable,

PAH-free,

PFOA-free,

PFOS-free,

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Excellent Hydrolysis Resistance,

Flexible,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Good Colorability,

Good Flow,

Good Weather Stability,

Hot Air Resistant,

Ozone Resistant,

Soft

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Consumer Goods — Housewares

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Sensors & Actuators

Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Polyethylenes (PE),

Polypropylene Copolymer,

Polypropylenes (PP),

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE),

Thermoplastic Polyolefins (TPO),

Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV)

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Caps,

Closures,

Containers,

Food Packaging,

Food Preparation Equipment,

Handles,

Household Goods,

Kitchenware,

Protective Caps,

Sealing Lip,

Seals,

Toys

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Color

Blue

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (Type 2)	11.3	MPa	ISO 37
Tear Strength (Method Ba)	74.0	kN/m	ISO 34-1
Elongation at Break (Type 2)	400.0	%	ISO 37
Shore Hardness D (15s)	40.0	—	ISO 868
Tensile Stress at 100% Elongation (Type 2)	9.5	MPa	ISO 37

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	950.0	kg/m³	ISO 1183

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Compression Set (22h, at 70°C, 25%, Type A)	70.0	%	ISO 815
Compression Set (22h, at 100°C, 25%, Type A)	80.0	%	ISO 815
Compression Set (72h, at 22°C, 25%, Type A)	48.0	%	ISO 815
Compression Set (72h, at 125°C, 25%, Type A)	92.0	%	ISO 815

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Service Temperature (depending on load, geometry, etc.)	- 40 to 125	°C	—
Moisture Content	max. 0.1	%	—

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Back Pressure (hydraulic)	min. 3	bar	—
Mould Temperature	10 - 70	°C	—
Melt Temperature	195 - 230	°C	—
Holding Pressure (of injection pressure)	50 - 70	%	—
Injection Speed	Middle - High	—	—

Rheological Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Shrinkage (Lengthwise, 24h)	1.2 - 1.6	%	ISO 294-4
Shrinkage (Lateral, 24h)	1 - 1.4	%	ISO 294-4
Spiral Flow (2 mm wall thickness)	70.0	cm	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS),

EC No.1907/2006,

EN 71/III,

IATF 16949,

ISO 13485,

ISO 14001,

ISO 17025,

ISO 45001,

ISO 50001,

ISO 9001,

REACH (Europe),

REACH (UK),

RoHS Compliant,

SVHC Compliant

Technical Details & Test Data

Pre-Drying Conditions

In a dry air (dessiccant) dryer 70-80 °C for 2-4 h

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Store in dry, protected from light tightly sealed.