Monprene® RG-55482

About
Monprene RG-55482 is a high performance thermoplastic elastomer, available in NAT and colors, specifically designed for regulated applications including food contact packaging products. Monprene RG-55482 is a high hardness, low density grade with excellent organoleptic properties and is suitable for injection molding and extrusion. Monprene RG-55482 complies with various US FDA and European regulations and directives for food contact. Please contact Teknor Apex for a regulatory compliance letter.&&

Product Description
SupplierTeknor Apex
GenericTPE
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesExcellent Processability,Good Dimensional Stability,Good Hardness,Halogen free,Food contact compliance,Good bond,Good melt strength,Good sensory characteristics.,Low density,Good coloring,Agglomerability
AvailabilitysAfrica & Middle East ,North America,Latin America,Asia Pacific,Europe
Process MethodsExtrusion

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density0.910g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate
200℃,5.0kg2.0g/10minASTM D1238

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Shore hardness
Shore A, 1 second, injection molding84 
Shore A, 5 seconds, injection molding82 

elastic bodyNominal valueUnitTest method
tensile strength
fracture7.45MPaASTM D412
100% strain5.24MPaASTM D412
Tensile strain
fracture360%ASTM D412
tear strength45.5kN/mASTM D624
Compression deformation
23℃,22 hr28%
70℃,22 hr73%

Legal StatementNominal valueUnitTest method

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
Squeeze descriptionNominal valueUnitTest method
ExtrusionNominal valueUnitTest method
Barrel rear temperature160 to 182°C
Barrel middle temperature166 to 188°C
Barrel front temperature171 to 193°C
Nozzle temperature177 to 199°C
Processing (melt) temperature177 to 199°C
Mold temperature35 to 49°C
Injection pressure1.38 to 5.52MPa
Injection speed快速 
Back pressure0.172 to 0.689MPa
Screw speed50 to 100rpm
Cushion3.81 to 25.4mm
Barrel 1 zone temperature171 to 193°C
Barrel 2 zone temperature177 to 196°C
Barrel 3 zone temperature177 to 196°C
Barrel 4 zone temperature182 to 199°C
Barrel 5 zone temperature182 to 199°C
Nozzle temperature188 to 202°C

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2. Die C, 20 in/min
3. TBD
4. Type 1
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