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DEXFLEX® 1010

Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomer

Unspecified Filler\Reinfor., 1.0%

Supplied by LyondellBasell Advanced Polyolefins USA, Inc.

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Product Description
DEXFLEX® 1010 is an engineered thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) designed for automotive side and roof rail bag covers. This material has been designed for low temperature air bag deployment with a balance of stiffness and ductility. The material is typically black for non-visible applications.

Applications:
DEXFLEX® 1010 engineered thermoplastic polyolefin is intended for use in automotive airbag cover applications, specifically for thorax, side, head, and roof rail airbag applications. The typical service temperature range is from -40 to 100°C.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Unspecified Filler\Reinfor., 1.0% Filler by Weight
Features 
  • Ductile
  • Good Stiffness
  
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Automotive Interior Parts
  
Appearance 
  • Black
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage
      
Flow  2
in/in
 ASTM D955
Flow: 176°F, 48 hr 3
in/in
 ASTM D955
-- 4
%
 ISO 294-4
176°F, 48 hr 3
%
 ISO 294-4
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ISO 527-2/50
Tensile Stress (Yield)
psi
 ISO 527-2/50
Tensile Strain
     ISO 527-2/50
Yield
%
  
Break
%
  
Flexural Modulus 5 (73°F, 0.157 in)
psi
 ISO 178
Flexural Strength 5 (73°F, 0.157 in)
psi
 ISO 178
Scratch Resistance 6
N
 FLTM BN108-13
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Fogging - 6 hr (203°F)
%
 SAE J1756
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
     ISO 179/1eA
-40°F 7
 
  
73°F
 
  
Notched Izod Impact Strength
     ISO 180/1A
-40°F
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F
 
  
Instrumented Dart Impact 8, 9
     ASTM D3763
-40°F, Max load
in·lb
  
32°F, Max load
in·lb
  
73°F, Max load
in·lb
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D, 15 sec)
 
 ISO 868
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature
      
66 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ISO 75-2/B
264 psi, Unannealed
°F
 ISO 75-2/A
Melting Temperature
°F
 ISO 3146, ASTM D3418
Service Temperature
°F
  
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Burning Rate
      
--
in/min
 FMVSS 302
--
in/min
 SAE J369
--
in/min
 ISO 3795
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: DEXFLEX® 1010, DEXFLEX 1010, DEXFLEX® , DEXFLEX, DEXFLEX1010, 1010, TPO, Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomer, TPO (POE), TPO POE, Thermoplastic Elastomer, TPE, LyondellBasell APO, ThermoplasticPolyolefinElastomer, TPOPOE, ThermoplasticElastomer
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Stiffness.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Cushion
in
  
Injection Notes
Hot Runner, Manifold & Tips: 215°C
Mold Temp, Cavity: 30 °C
Mold Temp, Core: 24 °C
Injection Pressure, First Stage: 35 to 105 bar
Injection Pressure, Seconds Stage: 25 to 70 bar
Injection Velocity: 10 to 80 mm/sec
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2As Molded
3After bake
4As molded
50.079 in/min
6GMN3943, FLTM BN 108-13 DCX LP-463DD-18-1
7Partial Break
822.0 ft/sec
9Ductile
 
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