Flexural modulus range in PP modified by Tuftec H1221 – Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation 【Akelastomer】

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May 26, 2010

The flexibility of polypropylene is improved substantially by adding Tuftec™ H1221. The transparency and flexibility can be obtained by selecting appropriate polypropylene.

Flexural modulus range in PP modified by Tuftec™ H1221

The nanometer-order dispersibility of Tuftec™ H1221 enables the production of polypropylene moldings in an extensive range of flexibilities, as shown here in comparison with the effects of Tuftec™ H1052 and EPM elastomer addition.

Effect of elastomer addition on PP flexibility

* As percent of value without elastomer addition

Elastomer dispersion micrographs


PP/H1052 (80/20); Young’s mod., 700 MPa	PP/H1221 (80/20); Young’s mod., 340 MPa

Please note that all data and values are given as typical results obtained with the indicated test methods,
and not as any product specification or warranty of any nature.

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