Shore A polyurethanes - Innovative Polymers, Inc.

The polyurethanes are for casting electronics and medical-equipment parts.
Sept. 2, 2010

FX flame-retardant, Shore A hardness polyurethanes meet UL 94 V-0. The polymers have 10 to 15-min work life, and parts cast from the new products can be demolded in about 3 hr.
FX 8060's hardness is 60 Shore A, and it has 500-psi tensile strength, 230% elongation, and 65-pli tear strength. It mixes in a 75:100 ratio by weight to 1,000 cPs viscosity. FX 8070 has 70-Shore A hardness, 675-psi tensile strength, 230% elongation, and 80-pli tear strength. Its mix ratio is 80:100 by weight, and its mixed viscosity is 1,100 cPs. FX 8080 has 80-Shore A hardness, 950-psi tensile strength, 200% elongation, and 115-pli tear strength. Its mix ratio is 90:100 by weight, and its mixed viscosity is 1,000 cPs. FX 8090 has 90-Shore A hardness, 1,500-psi tensile strength, 200% elongation, and 165-pli tear strength. It mixes in a 1:1 ratio by weight to 900 cPs.

Innovative Polymers, Inc., 208 Kuntz St., Saint Johns, MI  48879, (800) 340-4563, www.innovative-polymers.com

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Jessica Shapiro

Jessica serves as Associate Editor - 3 years service, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University.

Work experience: Materials engineer, The Boeing Company; Primary editor for mechanical and fastening & joining.

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