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Elastamax™ EG-9172

Thermoplastic Elastomer

Supplied by PolyOne Corporation

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Product Description
The Elastamax™ EG 9100 Series is a new family of olefin-based TPE compounds offering outstanding elastomeric performance in a lightweight and easy to process material. The EG 9100 Series of compounds feature unique high melt strength and shear thinning characteristics compared to conventional TPE materials for enhanced processability in extrusion applications
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • General Purpose
  • Good Melt Strength
  
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Construction Applications
  • Consumer Applications
  • General Purpose
  • Industrial Applications
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Blow Molding
  • Extrusion
  • Foam Extrusion
  • Profile Extrusion
  • Sheet Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) 2 (190°C/5.0 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress 3
     ASTM D412A
100% Strain
psi
  
200% Strain
psi
  
300% Strain
psi
  
Tensile Strength 3 (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D412A
Tensile Elongation 3 (Break)
%
 ASTM D412A
Tear Strength 4
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness
     ASTM D2240
Shore A
 
  
Shore A, 10 sec
 
  
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Melt Strength.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Procedure A
320 in/min
4Die C, 20 in/min
 
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