Versaflex™ FFC 2882-50 GLS Thermoplastic Elastomer

Product Description

Versaflex™ FFC 2882-50 is designed to pass several fatty food extraction conditions identified in EU Directive 82/711/EEC. Versaflex™ FFC 2882-50 will also overmold and co-extrude to polypropylene.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

Africa & Middle East

Asia Pacific

Europe

North America

South America

Features

Food Contact Acceptable

Uses

Consumer Applications

Containers

Gaskets

Kitchenware

Non-specific Food Applications

Overmolding

Agency Ratings

RoHS Compliance

Appearance

Translucent

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Extrusion

Injection Molding

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Specific Gravity			ASTM D792
Elastomers	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Stress^3, 4			ASTM D412
100% Strain, 73°F		psi
300% Strain, 73°F		psi
Tensile Strength^3, 4 (Break, 73°F)		psi	ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation^3, 4 (Break, 73°F)		%	ASTM D412
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
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Versaflex™ FFC 2882-50, Versaflex FFC 288250, Versaflex™ , Versaflex, VersaflexFFC288250, FFC 2882, FFC 2882-50, FFC 288250, FFC 2882:50, FFC 2882/50, FFC 2882+50, FFC 2882_50, FFC 2882 50, FFC2882, 288250, FFC288250, FFC2882_50, Thermoplastic Elastomer, TPE, GLS, ThermoplasticElastomer, 2882FFC
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Food Applications, Gaskets, Gasketing.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): EU (2).

Injection	Nominal Value	Unit
Suggested Max Regrind		%
Rear Temperature		°F
Middle Temperature		°F
Front Temperature		°F
Nozzle Temperature		°F
Processing (Melt) Temp		°F
Mold Temperature		°F
Back Pressure		psi
Screw Speed		rpm
Injection Notes
Color concentrates based on polypropylene (PP), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), or low density polyethylene (LDPE) are most suitable for coloring Versaflex™ FFC 2882-50. 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 the use of 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™ FFC 2882-50 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. Versaflex™ FFC 2882-50 has excellent melt stability. Maximum residence times may vary, depending on the size of the barrel. Generally, the barrel should be emptied if it is idle for periods of 8 - 10 minutes or longer. Drying is not Required Injection Speed: 1 to 3 in/sec 1st Stage - Boost Pressure: 500 to 700 psi 2nd Stage - Hold Pressure: 10 to 30% of Boost Hold Time (Thick Part): 2 to 4 sec Hold Time (Thin Part): 1 to 2 sec
Extrusion	Nominal Value	Unit
Melt Temperature		°F
Die Temperature		°F
Extrusion Notes
Rear: 380-400F Center: 390-420F Front: 400-440F Screw: 100-500rpm

Notes

¹Please contact GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers for a copy of the EU compliance letter.

Extraction testing was performed at an independent laboratory and conducted on injection molded plaques of said product. Test results are available from GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers upon request. It is still Customer's responsibility to test for final part compliance.

²Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

³Die C

⁴2 hr

Versaflex™ FFC 2882-50

Thermoplastic Elastomer

Supplied by GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers