Monprene® CP-18160

About
Monprene CP-18160 is a high performance thermoplastic elastomer designed for a variety of consumer product applications requiring a soft, rubber-like feel. Monprene CP-18160 is a medium hardness grade suitable for injection molding.&&

Product Description
SupplierTeknor Apex
GenericTPE
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesExcellent Processability,Smoothness,High liquidity,Good Tensile Strength,Low density,Good coloring
AvailabilitysAfrica & Middle East ,North America,Latin America,Asia Pacific,Europe
Process MethodsExtrusion

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density0.888g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate
190℃,2.16kg5.0g/10minASTM D1238

elastic bodyNominal valueUnitTest method
tensile strength
fracture9.65MPaASTM D412
300% strain3.80MPaASTM D412
100% strain3.00MPaASTM D412
Tensile strain
fracture600%ASTM D412
tear strength33.3kN/mASTM D624
Compression deformation
23℃,22 hr18%ASTM D395B

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Shore hardness ASTM D2240
Shaw’s A62 ASTM D2240
Shore A, 5 seconds60 ASTM D2240

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
ExtrusionNominal valueUnitTest method
Barrel rear temperature182 to 232°C
Barrel middle temperature188 to 238°C
Barrel front temperature193 to 243°C
Nozzle temperature199 to 249°C
Processing (melt) temperature199 to 249°C
Mold temperature35 to 49°C
Injection pressure1.38 to 5.52MPa
Injection speedFast 
Back pressure0.172 to 0.689MPa
Screw speed50 to 100rpm
Cushion3.81 to 25.4mm
Barrel 1 zone temperature182 to 232°C
Barrel 2 zone temperature188 to 238°C
Barrel 3 zone temperature193 to 243°C
Barrel 5 zone temperature199 to 249°C
Nozzle temperature199 to 249°C

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