Medalist™ MD-53278 (PRELIMINARY DATA)

About
The Medalist MD-53200 Series is a high performance thermoplastic elastomer series, designed to be a sustainable alternative to flexible PVC for medical tubing and film. Medalist MD-53278 is a low density, medium hardness, clear, lubricated grade, available in Nat and color-matched, intended for use in medical and healthcare applications, with excellent processability and throughput in extruded tubing.&&

Product Description
SupplierTeknor Apex
GenericTPE
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesExcellent Processability,Good Clarity,Good flexibility,High purity,Gamma radiation,ADCF,Halogen free,High pressure disinfection,Resistance to kink,Good bond,Lubricating,Good melt strength,Low density,Solvent resistance,Ethylene oxide disinfection,Good coloring
AvailabilitysAfrica & Middle East ,North America,Latin America,Asia Pacific,Europe

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density0.888g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate
200℃,5.0kg7.0g/10minASTM D1238

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Shore hardness ASTM D2240
Shore A, 1 second81 ASTM D2240
Shore A, 5 seconds79 ASTM D2240

elastic bodyNominal valueUnitTest method
tensile strength ASTM D412
fracture14.9MPaASTM D412
50% strain4.45MPaASTM D412
100% strain4.79MPaASTM D412
300% strain6.76MPaASTM D412
Tensile strain
fracture620%ASTM D412
tear strength64.3kN/mASTM D624
Compression deformation ASTM D395
23℃,22 hr23%ASTM D395
70℃,22 hr83%ASTM D395

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
ExtrusionNominal valueUnitTest method
Barrel rear temperature149 to 171°C
Barrel middle temperature171 to 193°C
Barrel front temperature193 to 227°C
Nozzle temperature193 to 227°C
Processing (melt) temperature193 to 227°C
Mold temperature21 to 52°C
Back pressure0.345 to 1.03MPa
Screw speed50 to 100rpm
Cushion3.56 to 25.4mm
Barrel 1 zone temperature171 to 188°C
Barrel 2 zone temperature182 to 196°C
Barrel 3 zone temperature185 to 204°C
Barrel 4 zone temperature185 to 204°C
Barrel 5 zone temperature204 to 227°C
Nozzle temperature204 to 227°C

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