CPT C-Flex® R70-046 Clear Biocompatible TPE
| Category | Polymer , Thermoplastic , Elastomer, TPE , Thermoplastic Elastomer, Melt-Processible Rubber |
| Manufacturer | Consolidated Polymer Technologies |
| Trade Name | C-Flex® |
| Port | Ningbo port,China |
| Trade Terms | FOB, CFR, CIF |
| Payment Terms | L/C, T/T, Western Union |
Description
Material Notes:
C-Flex® is a family of patented thermoplastic elastomers which range in hardness from 5 shore A to 95 shore A. C-Flex® TPE’s are biocompatible polymer blends which meet or exceed the current United States Pharmacopoeia Class VI test requirements. C-Flex® does not contain latex rubber, polyvinyl chloride, silicone rubber, or polyurethane.Information provided by Consolidated Polymer Technologies.
| Physical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 0.900 g/cc | 0.900 g/cc | ASTM D 792 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.018 – 0.020 cm/cm | 0.018 – 0.020 in/in | |
| Melt Flow | 0.12 g/10 min | 0.12 g/10 min | Condition E; ASTM D 1238 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Shore A | 37 | 37 | 1 sec.; ASTM D 2240 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 7.839 MPa | 1137 psi | ASTM D 412 |
| Elongation at Break | 870 % | 870 % | ASTM D 412 |
| 100% Modulus | 0.000758 GPa | 0.110 ksi | ASTM D 412 |
| 300% Modulus | 0.00152 GPa | 0.220 ksi | ASTM D 412 |
| Tear Strength | 22.8 kN/m | 130 pli | Die C; ASTM D 624 |
| 23.7 kN/m | 135 pli | Notched, Die B; ASTM D 624 | |
| Taber Abrasion, mg/1000 Cycles | 455 | 455 | Federal Test Method Standard, 405 |
| Compression Set | 12 % | 12 % | 23°C; ASTM D 412 |
| 64 %
@Temperature 70.0 °C
|
64 %
@Temperature 158 °F
|
ASTM D 412 | |
| Tensile Set | 10 % | 10 % | at 300% elongation; ASTM D 412 |
| 36 % | 36 % | at break; ASTM D 412 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittleness Temperature | -66.1 °C | -87.0 °F | ASTM D 746 |
| Optical Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haze | 53 % | 53 % | ASTM D 1033A |
| Transmission, Visible | 84 % | 84 % | ASTM D 1033A |
| Processing Properties | Metric | English | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processing Temperature | 163 – 204 °C | 325 – 400 °F | Extrusion Temperature |
| Middle Barrel Temperature | 149 – 218 °C | 300 – 425 °F | Injection molding cylinder temperature |
| Drying Temperature | 65.6 – 93.3 °C | 150 – 200 °F | Desiccant type |
| Injection Pressure | 2.07 – 6.89 MPa | 300 – 1000 psi |
| Descriptive Properties | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Sterilization methods: | Cobalt 60, Ethylene Oxide | Steam/Autoclave not recommended |
