Application Elastomers

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Last updated: December 27, 2002

Elastomers from Asahi Kasei Chemicals are providing solutions for customers worldwide,
with function and performance in these and other fields of application.

Let Tuftec™, Tufprene™, and Asaprene™ T contribute to your solutions.

Please note that the following information is provided only as a basic guide, and not as any representation or warranty of suitability for a specific purpose or non-infringement of industrial property rights.

Collated Tables of elastomer applications
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Tabular index: Elastomer applications, functions, and recommended grades
Role of elastomer	Fields of application, end products		Functional effects, enhancements	Recommended grades
Role of elastomer	Fields of application, end products		Functional effects, enhancements	Tuftec™	Tufprene™ Asaprene™
Resin modifier
for PP	Automotive	Air bag covers Bumpers Instrument panels Door knobs	Impact resistance Heat resistance Weatherability Low-temp. brittling resistance Elongation	H1041 H1052 H1053 H1062 H1272	-
for PP	Flexible PP substitute for soft PVC	Construction tapes Logos Apparel packages Laminate films Bag linings Hoses, Tarpaulins	Flexible PP Transparency PVC-like feel Heat resistance Weatherability	H1052 H1062 H1221	-
for PS	Food containers	Microwavable trays Container films Portions containers Packaging sheets for eggs, frozen desserts PS-based net foams Frozen dessert cups	Transparency Low-temp. impact resistance Gloss Deep drawing	H1043 H1052 H1221 P2000	A 125 126
for PS	Non-food	Film wrap for baled rubber	Recyclability	-	A
for PE and PP		Elastic fibers and nonwovens Elec. sheathing Elec. harnesses Diaper backings	Elastic stretch and recovery Compatibilization PP softening	H1031 H1052 H1062 H1221 M1913 M1943	-
for PPE		IC trays CD-ROM chassis Wheel caps	Heat resistance Weatherability Impact resistance	H1041 H1051 H1272	-
for PA		Carpet recycling Elec. connectors	Heat resistance Weatherability Impact resistance	H1041 H1043 H1052 H1221 M1911 M1913 M1943	-
for Themosets Non-sat. polyester Epoxies		FRP bathtubs, vanity cabinets Non-FRP artificial marble Encapsulant	Shrink resistance	H1031 H1041 M1911 M1913 M1943	T-411 T-430
Compatibilizer
for PP/PS PE/PS ABS/PE ABS/PP PA/PO TPO		Microwavable food containers Laminate films for lunch boxes IC carrier tape seals Refrigerator liners Motorcycle cowling	Compatibility Property balance	H1043 H1052 H1062 H1221 P2000	-
Basic material
for Elastomer compounds		Toys Erasers in character shapes Shoe soles Grips for ski stocks Swim goggles Two-color molding products Computer mouse Many other products	Heat resistance Weatherability Soft touch Hygiene Thermoplasticity Elasticity Scratch resistance	H1052 H1272 M1913	A T-475
for Adhesives and sealants		Adhesives for building and construction Adhesives for bottle labels Hot-melts for sanitary goods Masking films	Heat resistance Thermal stability Weatherability Thermoplasticity Transparency Ease of handling	H1031 H1041 H1052 H1053 H1141 H1221 M1943 P1000	A 315 T-411 T-420 T-430 T-432 T-436 T-438
Asphalt modifier
for Asphalt		Road application Waterproof sheets	Temp. sensitivity reduction Cohesive strength Adhesive strength	H1053	A 315 T-411 T-430 T-432 T-437

Tuftec™ - Basic profile
Tufprene™ and Asaprene™ - Basic profile

Application, use, function - Asaflex™

Contact us for information on the registered status or ratings of given grades for specific categories of use or application.
None of the grades or products described herein are intended or supplied for use in any medical device or pharmaceuticals-related application of the following nature.
-Any application involving implantation in the human body.
-Any application involving more than 30 days of continuous contact with the human body(or with blood and other bodily fluids).
Contact us before using any of these grades or products in any medical application or in any application involving food contact.

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