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ENGAGE™ XLT 8677

Polyolefin Elastomer

Supplied by The Dow Chemical Company

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Product Description
ENGAGE™ XLT 8677 Polyolefin Elastomer is an ethylene octene copolymer developed for use as a high efficiency impact modifier for thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) applications.

This product is delivered with a nominal talc partitioning agent to assist in material handling.

Main Characteristics:
  • Excellent polypropylene dispersion
  • Enhanced impact performance
  • Pellet form
  • Talc dusted (untreated, 1µm)

Applications
  • TPO Impact Modification
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Mooney Viscosity (ML 1+4, 250°F)
MU
 ASTM D1646
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus - 100% Secant 2 (Compression Molded)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength 2 (Break, Compression Molded)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break, Compression Molded)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
     ASTM D790
1% Secant: Compression Molded
psi
  
2% Secant: Compression Molded
psi
  
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tear Strength 3, 4
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness
     ASTM D2240
Shore A, Compression Molded
 
  
Shore D, Compression Molded
 
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature (DSC)
°F
 Internal Method
Melting Temperature (DSC) 5
°F
 Internal Method
Related Terminology
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Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
220 in/min
3Die C
4Compression Molded
510°C/min
 
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