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December 12, 2001
Enhancement of PP Low-Temperature Performance by Tuftec™ H
Tuftec™ H substantially improves the low-temperature performance of polypropylene,as well as its impact strength and other performance characteristics, as shown here for Tuftec™ H1062.

Brittle temperature of elastomer-modified PP test specimens
Elastomer Tuftec™ H1062 Conventional SEBS EOM
Brittle temp. (°C)
-32.3
-27.8
-17.4
ASTM D 746 EOM: Ethylene-octene copolymer

Izod impact strength of elastomer-modified PP test specimens

mPP Izod impact strength
ASTM D 256, 23°C, 1/8 inch notched

Test specimen preparation
Formulation: b-PP(MFR30)/elastomer/talc, 65/15/20
Compounding: Cylinder temp., 210°C
Injection molding: Cylinder temp., 230°C; mold temp., 40°C; injection time, 10 sec; cooling time, 30 sec
  • 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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