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NexPrene® 1087A

Polypropylene + EPDM Rubber

Supplied by LyondellBasell Advanced Polyolefins USA, Inc.

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Product Description
NexPrene® 1087A thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) is a fully crosslinked, EPDM/PP compound designed for applications requiring superior elastic properties, chemical resistance, and high temperature performance. This material provides the performance of vulcanized rubber with the advantages of low-cost thermoplastic processing, including injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding. It is fully recyclable.

APPLICATIONS:
NexPrene 1087A TPV can be used in a variety of automotive and industrial applications. Automotive uses include interior bin mats, co-extruded weatherseals, and underhood air induction components. Examples of industrial applications include window and door sealing, extruded hoses, and soft-touch items.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Crosslinkable
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • High Elasticity
  • Recyclable Material
  • Soft
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Hose
  • Industrial Applications
  • Weatherstripping
  
Automotive Specifications 
Processing Method 
  • Blow Molding
  • Coextrusion
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
      
--
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
--
lb/in³
 ISO 1183 2
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress (100% Strain)
psi
 ISO 37
Tensile Stress (Yield)
psi
 ISO 37
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ISO 37
Tear Strength 3
lbf/in
 ISO 34-1
Compression Set
     ISO 815
158°F, 22.0 hr
%
  
257°F, 70.0 hr
%
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness
     ISO 868
Shore A, 5 sec, Extruded
 
  
Shore A, 5 sec, Injection Molded
 
  
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ISO 812
Aging
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Change in Volume (257°F, 70 hr, in IRM 903 Oil)
%
 ISO 1817
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Elasticity, Highly Elastic, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector.
Automotive Specifications
This plastic material has approval for 1 automotive specifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of specifications for that agency): GM (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
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
  
Screw Compression Ratio
 
  
Injection Notes
Screw Type: General Purpose
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
  
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Take-Off Roll
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Screen Pack: 20 to 60 mesh
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Tested in accordance with ISO 10350. 23°C/50%r.h. unless otherwise noted.
3Method C, Crescent
 
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