Elexar® EL-8623

About
Elexar EL-8623 is a high performance thermoplastic elastomer, available in BLK and NAT, designed for a variety of electrical applications including wire & cable. Elexar EL-8623 is a high hardness, high density grade and is suitable for both injection molding and extrusion.&&

Product Description
SupplierTeknor Apex
GenericTPE
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesExcellent Processability,Good flexibility,Low liquidity,Good Hardness,Flame Characteristics,Good bond,High density,Solvent resistance,Good coloring,HB
AvailabilitysAfrica & Middle East ,North America,Latin America,Asia Pacific,Europe
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.17g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate
230℃,5.0kg4.5g/10minASTM D1238

elastic bodyNominal valueUnitTest method
tensile strength
yield17.7MPaASTM D412
300% strain9.20MPaASTM D412
100% strain7.38MPaASTM D412
Tensile strain
fracture560%ASTM D412

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Shore hardness ASTM D2240
Shore D, 1 second53 ASTM D2240
Shore D, 10 seconds50 ASTM D2240

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Embrittlement temperature-45.0ASTM D746
Relative temperature index
Electrical performance90.0UL 746
Strength mechanical performance90.0UL 746

Aging performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
The rate of change in tensile strength in air
136℃,168 hr-3.0%ASTM D573
The rate of change in ultimate elongation in air
136℃,168 hr-8.6%ASTM D573
The rate of change in tensile strength
60℃,168 hr,in IRM 902 Oil-1.2%ASTM D471
Change in Ultimate Elongation(60℃,168 hr,in IRM 902 Oil)-4.8%ASTM D471

Electrical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Volume resistivity
50 ℃9.7E+15ohms·cmASTM D257
Dielectric strength36kV/mmASTM D149
Dielectric constant
1 kHz2.37 ASTM D150

FLAME CHARACTERISTICSNominal valueUnitTest method
0.75 mm,Natural ColorHB UL 94
Extreme oxygen index23%ASTM D2863

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
ExtrusionNominal valueUnitTest method
Barrel rear temperature199 to 216°C
Barrel middle temperature213 to 221°C
Barrel front temperature221 to 227°C
Nozzle temperature221 to 229°C
Processing (melt) temperature221 to 229°C
Mold temperature25 to 66°C
Injection pressure1.38 to 6.89MPa
Injection speedModerate-Fast 
Back pressure0.172 to 0.345MPa
Screw speed50 to 100rpm
Cushion3.81 to 25.4mm
Barrel 1 zone temperature193 to 210°C
Barrel 2 zone temperature199 to 216°C
Barrel 3 zone temperature213 to 221°C
Barrel 4 zone temperature213 to 221°C
Barrel 5 zone temperature221 to 227°C
Nozzle temperature221 to 229°C

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
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