1. Scratch resistance
S.O.E.™ has equivalent or
superior scratch resistance to flexible PVC.
 |
 |
| S.O.E.™: hardness (type A) 67) |
Flexible PVC
(a grade for automotive interior parts; hardness(type
A), 66) |
* Pencil hardness test
load, 100g; pencil hardness,
9H; test direction, from right to left
2. Wear characteristics
S.O.E.™ has superior wear
characteristics to flexible PVC.
 |
 |
S.O.E.™: hardness (type A) 67 |
Flexible PVC
(a grade for automotive interior parts; hardness(type
A), 66) |
* Rubbing material: kanakin No.3 cotton fabric, Load:500g, Rubbing surface: form R width 19.5 mm
3. Physical and abrasion property of various soft-touch
materials
| |
f-PVC1) |
S.O.E.™ L605 |
Styrenic Elastomer
(SEBS2)) |
Olefinic Elastomer3) |
Hardness, type A |
66 |
67 |
79 |
77 |
Tensile strength at break (MPa) |
10.8 |
32.3 |
24.5 |
39 |
| Color fastness rubbing test |
Abrasion cycle |
10,000 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
4,000 |
| Abrasion loss (ml) |
0.04 |
0.01 |
0.07 |
0.11 |
| Evaluation |
Good |
Excellent |
Fair |
Bad |
1) A grade for automotive interior parts
2) A hydrogenated styrenic thermoplastic elastomer
3) Olefinic thermoplastic elastomer: EPM, non-vulcanized
type; MFR(L), 0.3 g/10min
Please note that all data and values
are given as typical results obtained with the indicated
test methods for purposes of basic reference only and
not as any product specification or warranty of any
nature, and are subject to change without notice.
For further information on these Asahi Kasei products,
please contact
us. |
