Ultrasoft medical elastomer - Teknor Apex

The elastomer comes in pellet form for injection molding.
April 30, 2011

Medalist MD-447 ultrasoft medical gel elastomer is based on a hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer. It comes in free-flowing pellet form for injection molding processes and contains no latex, phthalates, or animal-derived components. It complies with FDA, California Proposition 65, CONEG, and REACH requirements for medical applications.
The compound has Shore OO hardness of 25, a specific gravity of 0.868 g/cc, 100-psi tensile strength, 750% elongation at break, and a melt-flow rate of 20 gm/10 min at 125°C with a 2.16-kg weight.

Teknor Apex, 505 Central Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861, (401) 725-8000, www.medalistmd.com

About the Author

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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