Medalist® MD-10353 by Teknor Apex is a high performance thermoplastic elastomer which provides up to 30% weight savings. It is developed for cold storage bags and pouches which exhibits low-temperature toughness, with brittle points as low as -60°C. This greater toughness introduces the possibility of down-gauging. It is free of halogen, DEHP, other phthalates, BPA and latex. Offers ultimate design flexibility, medium hardness, low density, high clarity and good melt strength. It is sterilized with autoclave, ethylene oxide and radiation. Medalist® MD-10353 by Teknor Apex is suitable for processing by extrusion and injection molding. It is specifically designed for medical devices, hospital goods, pharmaceuticals, tubing, rubber replacement, medical and healthcare applications. Complies with ISO 10993 Part-5 for biocompatibility, ISO 13485, RoHS, REACH SVHC and Proposition 65. It is made with FDA listed ingredients.
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Medalist® MD-10353 properties
Mechanical properties
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| 100% Modulus | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| 300% Modulus | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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Physical properties
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| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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Thermal properties
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| Brittleness Temperature | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Medalist® MD-10353 Processing Guidelines
Extrusion Processing Guidelines
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