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ESPOLEX 487X

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 Applications
  • Automotive Interior Trim
  
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
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
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2 (Break)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break)
%
 ASTM D412
Tear Strength
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
     ASTM D256
-49°F 3
 
  
-40°F
 
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ASTM D746
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: ESPOLEX 487X, ESPOLEX , ESPOLEX487X, 487 X, 487X, TPO, Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomer, TPO (POE), TPO POE, Thermoplastic Elastomer, TPE, Sumitomo Chemical America, ThermoplasticPolyolefinElastomer, TPOPOE, ThermoplasticElastomer, X487
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector.
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
395 J/m
 
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