ENGAGE™ 8480
ENGAGE ™ 8480 Polyolefin Elastomer is an ethylene-octene copolymer that offers excellent performance in footwearapplications and profile extrusion of tubing and hoses.
Introduction
ENGAGE ™ 8480 Polyolefin Elastomer is an ethylene-octene copolymer that offers excellent performance in footwearapplications and profile extrusion of tubing and hoses.
It has good clarity,toughness,and flexibility.
ENGAGE ™ 8480 also has excellent compatibility with other polyolefins,allowing for efficient blending and coextrusion.

Parameters
| Nominal Value (English) | Nominal Value (SI) | Test Method | ||
| Physical | Density | 0.902 g/cm3 | 0.902 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) |
1160 psi | 8.0 MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strength1 (Break, Compression Molded) |
3600 psi | 24.8 MPa | ASTM D638 | |
| Tensile Elongation 1
(Break, Compression Molded) |
660 % | 660 % | ASTM D638 | |
| Flexural Modulus
1% Secant : Compression Molded 2% Secant : Compression Molded |
12100 psi
11800 psi |
83.1 MPa
81.5 MPa |
ASTM D790 | |
| Elastomers | Tear Strength 2 | 521 lbf/in | 91.2 kN/m | ASTM D624 |
| Hardness | Durometer Hardness
Shore A, 1 sec, Compression Molded Shore D, 1 sec, Compression Molded |
89
42 |
89
42 |
ASTM D2240 |
| Thermal | Glass Transition Temperature | -23.8 °F | -31.0 ℃ | Dow Method |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 192 °F | 89.0 ℃ | ASTM D1525 | |
| Melting Temperature (DSC) 3 | 210 °F | 99.0 ℃ | Dow Method | |
| Peak Crystallization Temperature (DSC) | 183 °F | 84.0 ℃ | 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
Applications:
- Footwear
- Cross-linked foams
- Blends
- Profile extrusion tubing and hoses

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 |
