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Elastoprene 40D-1000

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Elastoprene 40D-1000 is a thermoplastic elastomer containing fully vulcanized EPDM rubber. It is designed for applications requiring long term sealing performance even at elevated temperatures up to 135°C (275F). Can be processed using conventional thermoplastic processing equipment. Suitable for injection molding, blow molding, profile and sheet extrusion applications. Elastoprene TPV is supplied in weatherable (UV stabilized) black.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Extrusion, Injection Molding, Profile Extrusion

Additives Included: UV Stabilizer

Density: 940.0 - 940.0 kg/m³

Compression Set (70 °C): 59.0 - 59.0 %

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PrimoPrene is a cost effective solution for replacing Santoprene rubber, styrenicRbased  TPEs,  and  thermoset  rubbers  such  as  EPDM and  Polychloroprene. It  is  an  excellent
choice for applications requiring flexibility in the following markets: automotive parts, appliance, business machines, construction, consumer products, and electronics.

 

 

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Injection Molded (5 sec)40Shore DASTM D2240
Injection Molded (15 sec)38Shore DASTM D-2240
Specific Gravity (23°C)0.94g/cm³ASTM D-792
Melt Flow Index (230°C,10kg Load)8 - 15g/10minASTM 1238 A
Melt Temperature (317°F)158.5°C-
Compression Set (22hr, 70°C)59%ASTM D-395
Compression Set (70hr, 125°C)72%ASTM D-395
Brittle Point-30°CASTM D-746
Ozone Resistance (500hr, 100pphm O3 Conc.)100pphmASTM D-1149
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (23°C, 500mm/min)17MpaASTM D-412
Tensile Modulus (100%, 23°C, 500mm/min)9MpaASTM D-412
Ultimate Elongation(23°C, 500mm/min)650%ASTM-412
Tear Strength (23°C, 500mm/min)80kN/mASTM D-624 (DieC)