Santoprene RC8001

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A soft, colorable, specialty, non-hygroscopic thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) in the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) family. It is designed for use in non fatty food contact applications. This grade of Santoprene® TPV is shear-dependent and can be processed on conventional thermoplastics equipment for injection molding or blow molding. It is polyolefin based and recyclable within the manufacturing stream.Key Features· This product, in principle, can be used in food contact applications in the USA (FDA) (PNS only). Migration or use limitations may apply.· Complies with NSF Standard/ANSI 51: Food Equipment Materials - Plastics, materials and components used in food equipment.· Although not NSF certified, this product has a material supplier form on file with NSF to facilitate evaluation for use in applications  requiring NSF certification.· Recommended for applications requiring excellent flex fatigue resistance.· Non-hygroscopic product; requires little to no drying before processing.· Neutral, easy coloring formulation.

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