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December
27, 2002
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Automotive
Applications – PP Modification
| End products |
Photo |
Typical formulations |
Functional effects,
enhancements |
Recommended
grades |
| No-coat airbag
covers |
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PP/Tuftec™/additives |
Moldability, Scratch
resistance,
Heat resistance
(high-temp. retention of embossments), Weatherability.
High-MW SEBS processability;
enabling reduced oil addition,
through use of low-MW SEBS,
for superior balance of scratch resistance and moldability. |
Tuftec™
H1062
H1272 |
| Bumpers |
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b-PP/Tuftec™/TPO |
Superior balance of
stiffness, Low-temp. non-brittleness, Elongation.
High-strength, thin-wall molding; reinforcing effect with
high-flow PP.
Thin-wall parts, for lighter weight,
lower fuel consumption.
High cost effectiveness,
through combination with TPO.
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Tuftec™
H1062 |
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- Please note that this 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.
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PVC
Substitutes – PP Modification
| End products |
Photo |
Typical formulations |
Functional effects,
enhancements |
Recommended
grades |
| Substrates of fastening
tapes for protective sheets used in painting and construction. |
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PP/Tuftec™ |
Flexible PP substitute
for soft PVC,
facilitating post-use disposal. |
Tuftec™
H1221 |
| Logos, lines, other
designs on sportswear, sports shoes, other goods. |
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PP/Tuftec™ |
Performance and processability equaling
PVC.
Transparency, flexibility.
Sheet production with conventional PVC calender.
PVC look and feel – substantial weight, velvety
touch.
High-frequency welding capability similar to PVC, with
appropriate additive.
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Tuftec™
H1221 |
| Transparent tote bags
for promotional hand-outs, pamphlets, other materials. |
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PP/Tuftec™ |
Nano-order dispersion
in PP resin, enabling superior softness and transparency
together with retention of inherent PP properties.
PVC look and feel – soft drape, substantial weight,
velvety touch.
Easy-handling, blocking-resistant pellet properties. |
Tuftec™
H1221 |
Tents.
Work aprons. |
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PP/Tuftec™ |
Lighter
weight, easier handling
than PVC.
Recycling-compatible film-laminated PP fabrics. |
Tuftec™
H1221 |
| Truck
cover, tarpaulins. |
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Food
Containers
| End products |
Photo |
Typical
formulations |
Functional
effects, enhancements |
Recommended
grades |
| Foamed,
microwavable food trays. |
Photo in preparation
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HIPS/PP/Tuftec™ |
Compatibility
between PS and PP.
Tensile elongation.
Fine, uniform foaming, due to superior elasticity. |
Tuftec™
H1043
P2000 |
| Portioned
food containers, particularly machine-perforated. |
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HIPS/PP/Tuftec™
(HIPS-rich) |
Optimum
compatibilization between HIPS and PP, for alloys combining
superior HIPS machining properties with ease of PP top-film
peel-off. |
Tuftec™
H1043
P2000 |
Laminate
films
for food containers. |
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HIPS/PP/Tuftec™ |
PP and
PS compatibilization and binding.
Capabillity of film lamination for PS sheet.
Superior film elongation, enhancing thickness uniformity
in PS sheet laminates. |
Tuftec™
H1043
P2000 |
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GPPS/Asaflex™ |
Superior
GPPS film elongation properties, with small-quantity Asaflex™
addition. |
Asaflex™
810
825
840
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| PS-sheet
food containers. |
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GPPS/Tufprene™
GPPS/Asaflex™
/Tufprene™ |
Superior
PS impact resistance and low-temp. properties, with small-quantity
addition.
Pellet configuration, facilitating blending with company
polymer pellets in extruding machine.
With Tufprene™ plus Asaflex™ addition: Deep-drawn
sheets with superior thickness uniformity. |
Tufprene™
A
125
126
Asaflex™
810
815
835
845 |
| Foamed
nets. |
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GPPS/Tufprene™ |
Superior
PS impact resistance.
Fine, uniform foaming, due to excellent PS compatibility
of Tufprene™. |
Tufprene™
A
125
126 |
| Transparent
cups. |
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GPPS/Asaflex™ |
High transparency,
high impact resistance.
Highly uniform container thickness.
Superior cup stacking properties. |
Asaflex™
835
845 |
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Non-food
applications
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| Wrap film
for baled rubber. |
Photo
in preparation |
HIPS/Tufprene™ |
Film forming
capability.
Bale wrap usable together with rubber in HIPS production. |
Tufprene™
A
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- Please note that this 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.
- 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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PE
and PP Modification
| End products |
Photo |
Typical
formulations |
Functional
effects, enhancements |
Recommended
grades |
| Elastic
ribbon films, for snug-fit gathers in sanitary napkins
and other products. |
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Tuftec™/PE/additives |
Superior
elongation and recovery characteristics
in gathers, for optimum fit and leakage prevention.
Inherent melt-spinning capability.
Fast, blocking-free yarn processing, through additive
optimization. |
Tuftec™
H1052
H1062 |
| Nonwovens. |
Photo
in preparation |
Tuftec™/PP |
Softening,
flexibility, elasticity, enabling PP nonwovens production. |
Tuftec™
H1031
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| Elec. wire
covering materials. |
Photo
in preparation |
PE or PP/flame retardant
/Tuftec™ H, M
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Flexibility, heightened properties balance
(softness, elongation, rigidity, impact resistance),
enabling olefins (e.g., PP, PPE, EVA) based electric
line sheathing.
Tuftec™ M: Interaction with flame
retardant, thus compatibilizing and finely dispersing
flame retardant on addition to polyolefin.
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Tuftec™
H1221
M1911
M1913
M1943 |
| Diaper
backing sheets. |
Photo
in preparation |
PP/Tuftec™ |
Soft, supple
sheet production, through blending of PP and H1221.
Prevention of stiff feel. |
Tuftec™
H1221 |
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- Please note that this 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.
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PPE
and PA Modification
| End products |
Photo |
Typical
formulations |
Functional
effects, enhancements |
Recommended
grades |
| IC
trays, for IC baking process. |
Photo
in preparation |
PPE/Tuftec™ |
Superior
impact resistance and resistance to cracking under repetitive
thermal shock. |
Tuftec™
H1041
H1051
H1272 |
| Automotive
carpet backings. |
Photo
in preparation |
PA/Tuftec™
M/PO |
Highly
effective compatibilization of PA and PO.
Facilitates recycling of trimmings. |
Tuftec™
M1943 |
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- Please note that this 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.
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Thermosets
Modification
| End products |
Typical
formulations |
Functional
effects, enhancements |
Recommended
grades |
Bathtubs.
Vanity cabinets. |
Non-saturated
polyester
/Tuftec™ H, M
Non-saturated polyester
/Tufprene™ |
Reduced
shrinkage in FRP non-saturated polyester curing; prevention
of sinkmark, warp, and crack formation.
Dissolution in styrene monomer FRP solvent, enabling excellent
dispersion characteristics and stability. |
Tufprene™
T-411
T-430
Tuftec™
H1031
H1041
M1911
M1913
M1943 |
| Artificial
marble. |
| Encapsulant. |
Epoxy/Tuftec™
H, M
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Compatibility with epoxy, enabling reduced
shrinkage in epoxy curing, thus less internal stress
and lower defect rate in IC boards.
Prevention of sinkmark, warp, and crack
formation.
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Tuftec™
H1041
M1911
M1913
M1943 |
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- Please note that this 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.
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Compatibilization
| End products |
Photo |
Typical
formulations |
Functional
effects, enhancements |
Recommended
grades |
| Microwavable
food containers. |
Photo
in preparation |
PP/PS/Tuftec™ |
Compatibility
between PS and PP.
Tensile elongation.
Fine, uniform foaming, due to superior elasticity.
High cracking resistance and durability. |
Tuftec™
H1043
P2000 |
| Inner
laminate films for lunch boxes and trays. |
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HIPS/PP/Tuftec™ |
Compatibilization
and binding of PP and PS.
Heat lamination of film to PS sheets.
Excellent film elongation characteristics, enabling film-laminated
PS sheets resistant to crazing and warping in lunch box
and other container products. |
Tuftec™
H1043
P2000 |
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- Please note that this 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
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Elastomer
Compounds
| End
products |
Photo |
Typical
formulations |
Functional
effects, enhancements |
Recommended
grades |
| Toys. |
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Increased
flowability, expanded range of moldability for usual polymer
compounds particularly with H1052.
Capability for soft, supple touch and look. |
Tuftec™
H1052 |
| Erasers
in animal and special character shapes. |
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PP/Asaprene™/oil |
Elastic
resilience.
Superior color development.
Injection molding capability. |
Asaprene™
T-475 |
| Hand
grips for ski poles and stocks, handlebars, other implements. |
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PP/Tuftec™/oil |
Elastic
resilience, non-slip surface.
Superior color development.
Superior weatherability.
Injection molding capability.
Two-color molding capability, design freedom. |
Tuftec™
H1272 |
| Photo
in preparation |
Elastic resilience, non-slip surface.
Superior weatherability.
Injection molding capability.
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| Non-skid
cushioning for footstands. |
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PP/Asaprene™/oil |
Elastic
resilience, non-slip surface.
Superior color development. |
Asaprene™
T-475 |
| Stoppers
for IC magazine rails. |
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PP/Asaprene™/oil |
Low-temp.
retention of elastic resilience.
Good packing characteristics. |
Asaprene™
T-475 |
| Swimming
goggles. |
Photo
in preparation |
PP/Tuftec™/oil |
Optimal
soft touch, flexibility.
Superior color development.
Superior weatherability.
Injection molding capability. |
Tuftec™
H1272
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| Soles
for sports and casual shoes. |
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Asaprene™/carbon/oil |
Curing
process unnecessary.
Injection molding capability.
Superior color development.
Superior cold-weather characteristics. |
Asaprene™
T-475 |
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- Please note that this 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.
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Adhesives
and Sealants
| End
products |
Typical
formulations |
Functional
effects, enhancements |
Recommended
grades |
Adhesives
for building
and construction. |
Tufprene™/organic
solvent
Asaprene™/organic solvent |
Superior
transparency and combination of elastic and adhesive
characteristics.
Broad grade selection, for optimum solutions to
specific requirements.
Retention of elastic resilience and soft, supple
touch after adhesive setting.
Available as pellets, for ease of handling and use. |
Tufprene™
A
315
Asaprene™
T-411
T-420
T-438 |
Adhesives
for bottle
and other labels. |
Tuftec™/organic
solvent |
Superior
weatherability, high peeling resistance.
Available as pellets, for ease of handling and use. |
Tuftec™
H1053
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| Hot-melt
pressure-sensitive adhesives for sanitary and other
products. |
Tufprene™/tackifier/oil
Asaprene™/tackifier/oil
Tuftec™/tackifier/oil |
Superior
adhesion to PE and PP substrates.
Superior processability and adhesion characteristics.
Tufprene™: Superior hot-melt pressure-sensitive
formulations with outstanding flexibility and
tackiness characteristics.
Tuftec™: Superior hot-melt pressure-sensitive
formulations with outstanding flexibility, tackiness,
transparency, and thermal stability, and very low
odor emission caused by thermal decomposition. |
Tufprene™
A
Asaprene™
T-438
Tuftec™
H1031
H1053
H1141
P1000 |
| Adhesive
layer in protective films. |
Tufprene™ or Tuftec™
/tackifier/oil
|
Utilization
of adhesive effects inherent to elastomer.
Tuftec™: Superior weatherability.
Freedom from layer peel-off during use, freedom
from adhesive residue during layer separation for
polymer reuse or disposal. |
Tufprene™
A
Tuftec™
H1052
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| Shock
and vibration dampers. |
Tuftec™/plasticizer/tackifier |
Formation
of viscous semi-liquid consistency, through compatibility
with plasticizer and tackifier.
Low variation in viscosity in winter. |
Tuftec™
H1031
H1041
H1141
H1221 |
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- Please note that this 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.
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Asphalt
Modification
|
End
products
|
Photo
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Typical
formulations
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Functional
effects, enhancements
|
Recommended
grades
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| Heavy-duty or high-drainage
road paving. |
Foreground: High-drain asphalt
Background: Conventional asphalt |
Asphalt/Tufprene™
Asphalt/Asaprene™ |
Dramatic heightening of
asphalt characteristics, with 3~10% addition.
Reduced temperature sensitivity,
broader range of service temperatures.
Heightened softening temp., increased cohesive strength
and adhesion to aggregates.
Superior low-temperature characteristics.
Increased elasticity, impact resistance,
durability, service life.
Asphalt compatibility, resulting in reduced need for compatibilizer
addition and thus in reduced cost.
Shortened mixing time for stable dispersion. |
Tufprene™
315
Asaprene™
T-411
T-430
T-437 |
Adhesive asphalt layer in
waterproof sheeting
for housing, buildings, and civil construction. |
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Asphalt/Tufprene™
Asphalt/Asaprene™ |
Ready optimization of formulation
for construction methods and conditions.
Reduced temperature sensitivity, broader range of service
temperatures.
Heightened softening temp., increased cohesive strength
and adhesion to aggregates.
Superior low-temperature characteristics.
Increased elasticity, impact resistance,
durability, service life. |
Tufprene™
A
Asaprene™
T-411
T-430 |
| Waterproof heat-cured coatings
for bridge floor plates. |
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Asphalt/Tuftec™ |
Expanded service temp. range;
superior temp. characteristics; minimal high-temp. deformation
and low-temp. brittleness.
High mechanical strength, elongation characteristics;
superior conformity to bridge floor cracking, vibration,
or warpage. |
Tuftec™
H1053 |
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- Please note that this 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.
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