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ESPOLEX WT525

Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomer

Supplied by Sumitomo Chemical America, Inc.

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Central America
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Uses 
  • Automotive Interior Trim
  • Profiles
  
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
  • Profile Extrusion
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1505
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress 2 (100% Strain)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Strength 2 (Break)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break)
%
 ASTM D412
Tear Strength
     ASTM D624
Across Flow
lbf/in
  
Flow
lbf/in
  
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (73°F)
 
 ASTM D256
Related Terminology
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Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Injection Notes
Injection Pressure: High
Pack/Hold Pressure: 40-70% of Inj Press
Screw RPM: Slow
Part Draft: 3-6° per side
Tool Surface Finish: Light Texture
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Die C, 20 in/min
 
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