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Flame-retardant TPEs compliant with RoHS, UL criteria
New additions to the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) product range called Elexar from Teknor Apex Co. (Pawtucket, RI) meet stringent UL criteria for fire retardance.
Kate Dixon
January 28, 2009
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Elexar TPEs
New additions to the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) product range called Elexar from Teknor Apex Co. (Pawtucket, RI) meet stringent UL criteria for fire retardance. Available in hardnesses from 56-90 Shore A, the TPEs provide flexibility and toughness over a broad temperature range, and are recommended for molded parts for flexible cords, and entertainment audio and lighting systems.The new grades are RoHS compliant, offering excellent fire retardance without use of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE), and exhibit no dripping when burned. All grades meet UL 94 V-0, VW-1 UL 1581, and CSAhttps://www.plasticstoday.com/FT-1 flame test requirements, and have a limiting oxygen index of 30%. Suitable for use at temperatures down to -58°F (-50°C), the grades can also pass a UL-1581 continuous rating of 257°F (125°C). The TPEs pass a seven-day oil-resistance test.—[email protected]
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