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Essentials
Tuftec™ is a hydrogenated styrene/butadiene
block copolymer. As a high-performance styrenic thermoplastic
elastomer (TPE), it is characterized by outstanding
weatherability and thermal properties, as well as superior
elastomeric characteristics.
It is a product of continuing leadership in polymer
chemistry and process technology, marked by the original
introduction of the Tuftec™ H series in 1987 as
the world’s second saturated styrenic TPE to enter
commercial production, preceded only by Shell Chemical
of the U.S., by the introduction of the Tuftec™
M series as the world’s first reactive TPE, and
most recently by the introduction of Tuftec™ P,
the latest series in an array of world-leading TPEs.
The new Tuftec™ P series meets advanced and diversifying
market needs. Through site-selective hydrogenation of
its styrene/butadiene/styrene (SBS) polymer chain, the
P series elastomers are intrinsically superior to conventional
SBS in thermal properties and to saturated styrenic
elastomers (SEBS) in processability and low-temperature
properties. This selective hydrogenation technology
also enables polymer design for enhanced overall performance
and specific characteristics unattainable in other syrenic
elastomers.
- In adhesive applications, Tuftec™
P1500
is compatible with a many kinds of tackifiers,
including those that can not be used with conventional
SBS and SEBS, thus bringing a new level of flexibility
and efficiency to the design and utilization
of adhesive formulations.
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- As a
compatibilizer for styrenic resin and olefinic
resin blends, Tuftec™ P2000
enables highly efficient dispersion and compatibilization
between polyolefins and polystyrenes, polymers
such as ABS and polyphenylene ethers.
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Tuftec™
grades and properties
Technical Brochure (PDF Format)
Salient Tuftec™ features
Tuftec™ H
- High strength and elasticity, comparable
to those of vulcanized rubber.
- Superior weatherability.
- Superior heat aging resistance.
- Broad temperature range of rubber
elasticity.
- High flexural resistance.
- Superior chemical (acid, base, alcohol)
resistance.
- High transparency with low specific
gravity.
- Superior compatibility with olefinic
resins.
Tuftec™ M
- All of the above Tuftec™ H characteristics.
- Excellent compatibility with polar
engineering plastics.
Tuftec™ P
- Outstanding low-temperature characteristics
and processability; superior even to Tuftec™
H.
- Excellent weatherability, heat-aging
resistance, certain other chracteristics; superior
to Tufprene™ and Asaprene™.
Typical Tuftec™ applications
- Modifier for PP, PE, PS, and other
commodity plastics.
- Modifier for PA, PET, PBT, PPS, mPPE,
PC, and other engineering plastics.
- Modifier for epoxy, phenol, and other
heat-cured plastics.
- Shrinkage reducer for SMC, BMC, and
other unsaturated polyester plastics.
- Compatibilizer for differing plastics
and compounds.
- Base polymer for pressure-sensitive
adhesives and sealants.
- Binder for coating components.
- Adhesive for multilayer materials.
- Base polymer for a broad range of
compounds.
Tuftec™ polymer grades and application map 
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