Dr Polymers Ltd

Other Details

Density 1.3 – 1.7 g/cm^3

Glass transition temperature 50 – 5 C

UV light resistance Fair

Max continuous Service temperature 50 – 80 C

Min continuous Service temperature 40 – 5 C

Sterilization insulation (Repeated) Poor

Thermal insulation (Thermal conductivity) 0.16 W/m.K

Drying before processing is highly recommended, moisture rate should be lower than 0.3%.

Injection molding :-

Melt temperatures should lie between 170 and 210 C.

Mold temperatures of 20 to 60 C are more suitable.

Mold shrinkage lie between 1 and 2.5%.

Extrusion:-

Extrusion temperatures are 10 – 20 C below injection molding temperature to avoid premature thermal degradation.

Applications-Key performances

Electrical

Cable and wire insulation . Flexibility

Plugs . Good electrical properties

Cable jackets . Low cost

Sockets

Cable heads

Distributes

Engineering

Gaskets . Flexibility

Stuffing boxes . Versatile performance profile

Pipes . Low cost

Hoses

Coatings

Protective caps for pipes

Building and construcion

Seals for windows and doors . Flexibility

Swimming bath linings . Good weathering resistance

Floor and wall coverings . Low cost

Roofing . Flame retardant

Doorstops

Wire coverings

Consumer goods

Toys . Flexibility

Handbags . Good weathering resistance

Tablecloths . Low cost

Cases . Processability

Sports & Leisures

Balls . Flexibility

Ski sunglasses seals . Good weathering resistance

Inflatable dinghies . Low cost

Footwear

Shoe soles . Flexibility

Boots . Good weathering resistance

Gardening

Garden hoses . Flexibility

.Good weathering resistance

. Low cost

Automotive

Car body seals . Flexibility

Dashboard skins . Good weathering resistance

Artificial leather seals . Low cost

Sun visors

Healthcare / Medical

Blood storage bags . Flexibility

Drainage tubes . Hemocompatible