Bjorn Thorsen Ltd

Santoprene

8271-55

PLB MATERIAL REFERENCE: EMAAEAA8QZ
Material Type / Category:
Melt Flow Index:

0 g / 10min (Test Method: ASTM D1238)

Density:

0.960 g / cm3 (Test Method: ISO 1183)

Description:

A soft, colorable, specialty, non-hygroscopic thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) in the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) family. It
is designed for use in non fatty food contact applications. This grade of Santoprene® TPV is shear-dependent and can be
processed on conventional thermoplastics equipment for injection molding or blow molding. It is polyolefin based and
recyclable within the manufacturing stream.
Key Features
· This product, in principle, can be used in food contact applications in the USA (FDA). Migration or use limitations may
apply.
· Certified by NSF to NSF/ANSI Standard 51: Food Equipment Materials – Plastics, materials and components used in food
equipment.
· UL listed: file #QMFZ2.E80017, Plastics – Component; file #QMFZ8.E80017, Plastics Certified For Canada – Component.
· Recommended for applications requiring excellent flex fatigue resistance.
· Non-hygroscopic product; requires little to no drying before processing.
· Neutral, easy coloring formulation.

Typical Processing Methods
Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding
Material Features & Certifications
Shore 60A, Colourable, FDA Approved
Appearance & Packaging
Material Format: Pellets
Sold In: 25kg Bags
Colour: Natural
Common Applications
General Purpose

Technical Documentation

DocumentCategoryExpiryViewDownload
Santoprene 8271-55 TDSTDS10/08/2028View DocumentDownload Document
Santoprene 8271-55 MSDSMSDS01/11/2027View DocumentDownload Document
Santoprene DoCDoC28/02/2027View DocumentDownload Document

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