Advanced Elastomer Systems Santoprene™ TPV 8271-55 Thermoplastic Elastomer

Subcategory: Elastomer, TPE; Thermoplastic; Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Elastomer (TPV)

Key Words: EU 2003/11/EC; RoHS Compliant; FDA 21 CFR 177.1210; FDA 21 CFR 177.2600; NSF 51; UL QMFZ2; UL QMFZ8

Material Notes:
A soft, colorable, specialty, non-hygroscopic thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) in the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) family. It complies with FDA regulations for rubber articles intended for repeated use, as well as those in contact with non-fatty, non-oily foods as closures and sealing gaskets. This grade of Santoprene 8000 TPV is shear-dependent and can be processed on conventional thermoplastics equipment for injection molding or extrusion. It is polyolefin based and completely recyclable.

• Non-hygroscopic product, requires little to no drying before processing.
• Neutral, easy coloring formulation.
• Recommended for applications requiring excellent ozone resistance.
• Used in sealing applications.
• Recommended for applications requiring excellent flex fatigue resistance.
• May be used in contact with non-fatty foods as closure sealing gaskets in accordance with provisions of 21 CFR 177.1210 under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

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