Versaflex CL30 GLS Thermoplastic Elastomer

Product Description

Versaflex™ CL30 is an easy processing compound designed for use in injection molding and exrusion applications where water-clarity and excellent colorability are required.

Excellent Clarity

Excellent Colorability

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 Clarity

Uses

Consumer Applications

Flexible Grips

Optical Applications

Overmolding

Soft Touch Applications

Transparent or Translucent Parts

Agency Ratings

RoHS Compliance

Appearance

Clear/Transparent

Forms

Pellets

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
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Versaflex™ CL30, Versaflex CL30, Versaflex™ , Versaflex, VersaflexCL30, CL 30, CL30, Thermoplastic Elastomer, TPE, GLS, ThermoplasticElastomer, 30CL
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Clarity, Good Colorability.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Flexible Grips, Transparent Parts, Translucent Parts, Transparent or Translucent Parts.
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 polyethylene (PE) carriers are most suitable for coloring Versaflex™ CL30. 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™ CL30 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: 400 to 1000 psi 2nd Stage - Hold Pressure: 30% of Boost Hold Time (Thick Part): 3 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™ CL30

Thermoplastic Elastomer

Supplied by GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers