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Advanced Elastomer Systems Santoprene® 121-62 M100 Thermoplastic Rubber


Subcategory: Elastomer, TPE; Polymer; Thermoplastic

Material Notes:
A black thermoplastic high-flow elastomer for excellent injection molding performance with good fluid resistance, formulated to replace thermoset elastomers such as EPDM, polychloroprene, and high quality SEBS compounds. It is polyolefin-based and UV stable.

Key Features: Fast, easy injection molding, especially for complex part geometries; Good sealing performance; Excellent surface aspect; Excellent elastic recovery up to 100°C (212°F); Minimal part warpage; Can be injected at lower molding temperatures or at lower injection pressures

Additional processing comments: This thermoplastic rubber is a shear-dependent material that can be processed on conventional thermoplastic equipment for injection molding. Material can be recycled. SANTOPRENE rubber is incompatible with acetal and PVC.

Values below are for injection molded plaques, side gated, 82.6 mm x 117.5 mm x 3.0 mm. Tensile properties measured across flow. Data provided by Advanced Elastomer Systems.

Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Density0.91 g/cc0.0329 lb/in³ TPE-0105 (ASTM D792)

Mechanical Properties
Hardness, Shore A6262 5 Second; TPE-0169 (ASTM D 2240)
Tensile Strength, Ultimate5 MPa725 psi TPE-0153 (ASTM D 412)
Elongation at Break340 %340 % TPE-0153 (ASTM D 412)
100% Modulus0.0021 GPa0.305 ksi TPE-0153 (ASTM D 412)
Compression Set28 %28 % 23°C, 168 hrs.; TPE-0016 (ASTM D 412)
Compression Set, Elevated Temperature35 %35 % 70°C for 168 hrs.; TPE-0016 (ASTM D 412)
Compression Set, Elevated Temperature43 %43 % 100°C, 168 hrs.; TPE-0016 (ASTM D 412)
Tensile Set10 %10 % 23°C, 168 hrs.; TPE-0053 (ASTM D 412)

Thermal Properties
Brittleness TemperatureMax -60 °CMax -76 °F TPE-0089 (ASTM D 746)

Processing Properties
Processing Temperature177 - 232 °C351 - 450 °F 
Drying Temperature82 °C180 °F Desiccant drying for 3 hours recommended
Dry Time3 hour3 hour 

 


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