SIPOLPRENE® 68217

DESCRIPTION

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.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Properties	Test methods		U.M.	Values
Properties	ASTM	ISO	U.M.	Values
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

PACKAGING

25 kg bags equipped with an aluminum film barrier against moisture action.
500 kg cardboard octabins equipped with an inner PE liner.

STORAGE

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.