FDA Approved Grade TPE (Neutral)
TPEs (thermoplastic elastomers) have the properties and performance of rubber, but are processed like plastic. It has excellent clarity and superior colorability. It also has very good heat resistance. It was designed for applications where FDA compliance, clarity and enhanced heat resistance are required. Safe to use for repeated food exposure.
Color: Neutral
| Temperature Range: | -50°F to +275°F |
| Durometer Range (Shore ± 5): | 40 to 87 |
| Tensile Range (psi.): | 640 to 4000 |
| Elongation Range (%): | 330 to 550 |
| Finish: | Smooth |
| Talc: | |
| Specifications: | FDA Approved Ingredients per 21 CFR 177.2600 |
We comply with the Buy American Act requirements.
| Durometer Hardness Shore ± 5 | Durometer Type | Thickness (inches) | Width (inches) | Tensile* PSI | Ultimate Elongation* Percent | Temperature Range | Estimated Weight Per Linear Foot (1/8" x 36") | Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 271M0055 | A | 0.02 - 0.25 | 24 | 640 | 330 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb | FDA Approved Ingredients |
| 64 271M0064 | A | 0.02 - 0.25 | 24 | 1000 | 440 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb | |
| 73 271M0073 | A | 0.02 - 0.25 | 24 | 1200 | 460 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb | |
| 80 271M0080 | A | 0.02 - 0.25 | 24 | 1600 | 500 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb | |
| 87 271M0087 | A | 0.02 - 0.25 | 24 | 2300 | 500 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb | |
| 40 273M0040 | D | 0.02 - 0.25 | 24 | 2750 | 550 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb | |
| 50 273M0050 | D | 0.02 - 0.25 | 24 | 4000 | 550 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb |
*Physicals presented are typical values.
Compound Numbers: 271M0055, 271M0064, 271M0073, 271M0080, 271M0087, 273M0040, 273M0050
Our rubber products are a proprietary blend of various polymers formulated to meet stated physicals and specifications. The named product polymer is not necessarily the primary polymer representing the highest percentage of the polymer blend. Determination of the suitability of the goods for the uses and applications contemplated by Buyer and others shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer or user. No guaranty is given with respect to length of service on any particular application. Suggestions or recommendations made by Seller in its product literature concerning uses or applications of the goods are believed to be reliable, but Seller makes no warranty or guaranty of results to be obtained since the conditions of the use and application by Buyer and others are beyond Seller’s control.
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