A soft, black thermoplastic vulcanizate, TPV (EPDM/PP) in the thermoplastic elastomer family engineered for use in medical applications. This grade is capable of sterilization with Steam, Gamma and EtO.

Processing Method: Extrusion, Injection Molding

Key Features
  • Compliant with USP Class VI Requirements
  • Suitable for Steam and Gamma Sterilization
  • Adhesion to PP
  • Recyclable
Typical Applications
  • Disposable Medical Goods
  • Medical Equipments & Devices
  • Medical Tips & Gaskets
Regulations & Approvals
  • RoHS 2011/65/EU
  • ELV 2000/53/EC
  • EN 71-3
  • US FDA CFR 21 (raw material conformity)
Physical Properties
Property
Typical Value (English)
Typical Value (SI)
Test Method
Density
0,90 g/cm3
0,90 g/cm3
ASTM D792
Durometer Hardness, 3 sec (Shore A)
45
45
ASTM D2240
Durometer Hardness, 3 sec (Shore D)
-
-
ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break
580 Psi
4,00 MPa
ASTM D412, Method A
Mod. of %100 Elasticity
189 Psi
1,30 MPa
ASTM D412, Method A
Mod. of %300 Elasticity
348 Psi
2,40 MPa
ASTM D412, Method A
Elongation at break(%)
550 %
550 %
ASTM D412, Method A
Tear Resistance
114 lbf/in
20 N/mm
ASTM D624
Compression set (at 23⁰C, 73.40⁰F, 22h)
13 %
13 %
ASTM D395, Type 2, Method B
Compression set (at 70⁰C, 158⁰F, 22h)
30 %
30 %
ASTM D395, Type 2, Method B
Compression set (at 100⁰C, 212⁰F, 22h)
50 %
50 %
ASTM D395, Type 2, Method B
Compression set (at 125⁰C, 257⁰F, 72h)
-
-
ASTM D395, Type 2, Method B
Shrinkage (Flow)
2,83 %
2,83 %
ASTM D955
Shrinkage (Across Flow)
0,90 %
0,90 %
ASTM D955

The values presenter in this document apply only to the product mentioned above and cannot be extended to other products in general. Elastron is not responsible for the results that may arise from tests outside the control of Elastron. Although Elastron bases the information and suggestions contained herein on reliable data, it does not guarantee that such information and suggestions are correct, and that the product is suitable for its intended use.

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