ENGAGE™ 8540

ENGAGE ™ 8540 Polyolefin Elastomer is an ethylene-octene copolymer that is well suited to foamed applications and offers excellent performance for profile extrusion of tubing and hoses.

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Description

Introduction

ENGAGE ™  8540 Polyolefin Elastomer is an ethylene-octene copolymer that is well suited to foamed applications and offers excellent performance for profile extrusion of tubing and hoses.

It has good clarity,toughness,and flexibility.

ENGAGE ™ 8540 also has excellent compatibility with other polyolefins,allowing for efficient blending and coextrusion.

Parameters

 

Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Physical      Density 0.908 g/cm3 0.908 g/cm3 ASTM D792
     Melt Index (190℃/2.16 kg ) 1.0 g/10min 1.0 g/10min ASTM D1238
     Mooney Viscosity (ML 1+4, 250°F(121℃)) 20 MU 20 MU ASTM D1646
Mechanical      Tensile Modulus-100% Secant1
(Compression Molded)
1390 psi 9.60 MPa ASTM D638
     Tensile Strength1
(Break, Compression Molded)
4050 psi 27.9 MPa ASTM D638
     Tensile Elongation 1

(Break, Compression Molded)

750 % 750 % ASTM D638
     Flexural Modulus

1% Secant : Compression Molded

2% Secant : Compression Molded

16500 psi

15600 psi

114 MPa

108 MPa

ASTM D790
Elastomers       Tear Strength 2 589  lbf/in 103 kN/m ASTM D624
Hardness      Durometer Hardness

Shore A, 1 sec, Compression Molded

Shore D, 1 sec, Compression Molded

90

47

90

47

ASTM D2240
Thermal      Glass Transition Temperature -25.6 °F -32.0 ℃ Dow Method
     Vicat Softening Temperature 207 °F 97.0 ℃ ASTM D1525
     Melting Temperature (DSC) 3 219 °F 104 ℃ Dow Method
     Peak Crystallization Temperature (DSC) 194 °F 90.0 ℃ Dow Method

Notes

These are typical properties only and are not to be construed as specifications.  Users should confirm resuits by their own tests.

1  20 in/min (510 mm/min)

2  Die C

3  10°C/min

Application

  • Blends
  • Foams
  • Coextrusion
  • Profile extrusion and tubing

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Features

  • Pellet form
  • Good clarity,toughness,and flexibility
  • Excellent compatibility with polyolefins

Parameters

Minimum Order Quantity: 25kg
Price: $1.5-$3
Packaging Details: 25kg/bag
Delivery Time: 3-5 working days to departure port
Payment Terms: TT/LC
Supply Ability: 1000MT/Month