Sipolprene® 68217 is an ether ester thermoplastic elastomer (TPC-ET), developed and manufactured by Sipol, with a nominal hardness of Shore D 68, a medium modulus, and a rheological behaviour, which makes it suitable for injection moulding and extrusion processing.
Sipolprene® 68217 comes in a natural colour with a standard stabilisation package, fully in compliance with American FDA and European EU 10/2011 Food Contact Regulations.
Black colour and/or UV stabilised and/or heat stabilised are all available in dry blend version on request.
Properties |
Test methods |
U.M. |
Values |
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ASTM |
ISO |
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Density |
D 792 |
1183 |
g/cm3 |
1,25 |
Hardness instantaneous / 15s |
D 2240 |
868 |
Shore D |
68/65 |
Strength at break |
D 638 |
527 |
MPa |
54 |
Elongation at break |
D 638 |
527 |
% |
450 |
Flexural modulus |
D 790 |
178 |
MPa |
550 |
Tear strength |
D 1004 |
- |
N/mm |
245 |
Melting temperature |
D 3418 |
11357-3 |
°C |
217 |
Glass transition temperature |
D 3418 |
11357-2 |
°C |
27 |
Vicat A/50 |
D 1525 |
306 |
°C |
208 |
Abrasion resistance |
D 1044 |
Taber H-18 1Kg |
mg/1000rev |
35 |
Water absorption (23°C x 24 h immersion) |
MI 08 |
% |
0,2 |
|
Viscosity - MFI 230°C 2.16 Kg |
D 1238 |
1133 |
g/10 min |
20 |
Izod impact resistance/notched (23°C) |
D 256 |
180 |
J/m |
No breaak |
Izod impact resistance/notched (-40°C) |
D 256 |
180 |
J/m |
15 |
25 kg bags equipped with an aluminum film barrier against moisture action.
500 kg cardboard octabins equipped with an inner PE liner.
Product is stable for 12 months when stored unopened in its original packaging, kept in a cool and dry place and protected from light. When stocked around 5 – 10°C or below, it is recommended to keep it at 15 – 20°C for at least for 24 hours before using it.