Versaflex CL2050 GLS Thermoplastic Elastomer

Product Description

Versaflex™ CL2050 is an easy processing compound designed for use in applications where clarity and enhanced heat resistance are required.
New Product. Commercial specifications have not been established.

Enhanced Heat Resistance

Excellent Colorability

Good Clarity

Overmold Adhesion to Polypropylene

Soft Touch

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

Africa & Middle East

Asia Pacific

Europe

North America

South America

Features

Good Colorability

High Heat Resistance

Medium Clarity

Agency Ratings

Appearance

Clear/Transparent

Processing Method

Injection Molding

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Specific Gravity			ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)			ASTM D1238
190°C/2.16 kg		g/10 min
200°C/5.0 kg		g/10 min
Molding Shrinkage - Flow		in/in	ASTM D955
Elastomers	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Stress^2, 3			ASTM D412
100% Strain, 73°F		psi
300% Strain, 73°F		psi
Tensile Strength^2, 3 (Break, 73°F)		psi	ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation^2, 3 (Break, 73°F)		%	ASTM D412
Tear Strength		lbf/in	ASTM D624
Compression Set (73°F, 22.0 hr)		%	ASTM D395B
Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A, 10 sec)			ASTM D2240
Fill Analysis	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Apparent Viscosity (392°F, 11200 sec^-1)		Pa·s	ASTM D3835
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Heat Resistance, Good Colorability, Medium Clarity.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).

Injection	Nominal Value	Unit
Suggested Max Regrind		%
Rear Temperature		°F
Middle Temperature		°F
Front Temperature		°F
Nozzle Temperature		°F
Mold Temperature		°F
Back Pressure		psi
Screw Speed		rpm
Injection Notes
Color concentrates with polypropylene (PP), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), or low density polyethylene (LDPE) carriers are most suitable for coloring Versaflex™ CL2050. Improved color dispersion can be achieved by using higher melt flow concentrates (with a melt flow from 25 - 40 g/10 min). Typical loadings for color concentrates are 1% to 5% by weight. Liquid color can be used, but mineral oil based carriers may have a significant effect on the final hardness value. Concentrates based on PVC should not be used. A high color match consistency can be obtained by using precolored compounds available from GLS. The final determination of color concentrate suitability should be determined by customer trials. Purge thoroughly before and after use of this product with a low flow (0.5 - 2.5 MFR) polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP). Regrind levels up to 20% can be used with Versaflex™ CL2050 with minimal property loss, provided that the regrind is free of contamination. To minimize losses during molding, the melt temperature should remain as low as possible. The final determination of regrind effectiveness should be determined by the customer. Drying is not Required Injection Speed: 1 to 5 in/sec 1st Stage - Boost Pressure: 100 to 500 psi 2nd Stage - Hold Pressure: 50% of Boost Hold Time (Thick Part): 4 to 10 sec Hold Time (Thin Part): 1 to 3 sec

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

²Die C

³2 hr

Versaflex™ CL2050

Thermoplastic Elastomer

Supplied by GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers