Versaflex™ OM 2262 GLS Thermoplastic Elastomer

Product Description

Versaflex™ OM 2262 is a performance overmolding grade with general FDA compliance. This product is designed for both insert and two-shot molding onto Eastman Tritan™ copolyester as well as ABS, PC, and PC/ABS substrates.

General

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

Africa & Middle East

Asia Pacific

Europe

North America

South America

Features

Good Adhesion

Good Colorability

Good Flow

Good Moldability

Pleasing Surface Appearance

Uses

Consumer Applications

Drink Lids

Household Goods

Kitchenware

Non-specific Food Applications

Overmolding

Soft Touch Applications

Agency Ratings

RoHS Compliance

Appearance

Natural Color

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Injection Molding

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Specific Gravity			ASTM D792
Elastomers	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Stress^3, 4 (100% Strain, 73°F)		psi	ASTM D412
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™ OM 2262, Versaflex OM 2262, Versaflex™ , Versaflex, VersaflexOM2262, OM 2262, OM2262, Thermoplastic Elastomer, TPE, GLS, ThermoplasticElastomer, 2262OM
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Adhesion, Pleasing Surface Appearance, Good Colorability, Good Flow, Good Moldability.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Household Goods, Housewares, Food Applications, Drink Lids.
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
Drying Temperature		°F
Drying Time		hr
Suggested Max Moisture		%
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 with EVA or LDPE carrier are most suitable for coloring Versaflex™ OM 2262. Typical letdown ratios are 50:1 to 25:1 - loading levels should be as low as possible to minimize the effect on adhesion. A high color match consistency can be obtained by the use of precolored compounds available from GLS. Concentrates based on PVC should not be used. 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 poypropylene (PP). Regrind levels up to 20% can be used with Versaflex™ OM 2262 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™ OM 2262 has good 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 5 - 8 minutes or longer. Injection Speed: 0.5 to 2.5 in/sec 1st Stage - Boost Pressure: 200 to 900 psi 2nd Stage - Hold Pressure: 20-40% of Boost Hold Time (Thick Part): 4 to 10 sec Hold Time (Thin Part): 1 to 4 sec

Notes

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

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

³Die C

⁴2 hr

Versaflex™ OM 2262

Thermoplastic Elastomer

Supplied by GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers