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apigo® T 250

Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomer

Supplied by API SpA

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • Good Colorability
  • Stress Whitening Resistant
 
Uses 
  • Building Materials
  • Footwear
  • Low Temperature Applications
  • Toys
 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
ASTM D1238
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
    ASTM D638
100% Secant
psi
 
300% Secant
psi
 
Tensile Strength
psi
ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
ASTM D790
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tear Strength
lbf/in
ASTM D624
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
    ASTM D256
-4°F
ft·lb/in
 
73°F
 
 
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D, 3 sec)
 
ASTM D2240
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Colorability.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Hopper Temperature
°F
 
Rear Temperature
°F
 
Middle Temperature
°F
 
Front Temperature
°F
 
Nozzle Temperature
°F
 
Mold Temperature
°F
 
Injection Rate
 
 
Injection Notes
Injection Pressure: High
Locking Pressure: High
Back Pressure Medium
Molds tend to shrink 1-2%
To mold a rigid product increase all temperatures by 20°C.
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
 
Adapter Temperature
°F
 
Die Temperature
°F
 
Extrusion Notes
Screw type: Single screw, general purpose
L/D Ratio: > 20
Screw compression ratio: 1:2.5 to 1:3.0
To mold a rigid product increase all temperatures by 20°C.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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