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Versaflex™ FFC 2882-87

Thermoplastic Elastomer

Supplied by GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers

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Product Description
Versaflex™ FFC 2882-87 is designed to pass several fatty food extraction conditions identified in EU Directive 2002/72/EC, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, and GB 4806.1-94. Versaflex™ FFC 2882-87 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 
  •  1
  •  1
  •  2
  •  2
  
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 4, 5
     ASTM D412
100% Strain, 73°F
psi
  
300% Strain, 73°F
psi
  
Tensile Strength 4, 5 (Break, 73°F)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation 4, 5 (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 2882-87, Versaflex FFC 288287, Versaflex™ , Versaflex, VersaflexFFC288287, FFC 2882, FFC 2882-87, FFC 288287, FFC 2882:87, FFC 2882/87, FFC 2882+87, FFC 2882_87, FFC 2882 87, FFC2882, 288287, FFC288287, FFC2882_87, 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 4 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): EU (2), FDA (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 2882-87. 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 2882-87 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 2882-87 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.
2Please contact GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers for a copy of the FDA 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.
3Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
4Die C
52 hr
 
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