TuftecTM

Hydrogenated Styrenic Thermoplastic Elastomer (SEBS) Tuftec™ P1083

Asahi Kasei Tuftec™ P1083 is a selectively hydrogenated polymer with high resilience. It is particularly used as a modifier to yield high resilience to foam made from EVA or TPO for shoe mid soles.

Applications

Physical Form

  • Supplied as a dusted, dence pellet

Features and Benefits

  • Good compatibility to TPO or EVA
  • Easy flowability (low viscosity)
  • High resilience
  • Crosslinkable

Regulations

  • Regulation (EU) No 10/2011

Characteristics

Property Test Method Unit Value
Specific Gravity ISO 1183 g/cm3 0.89
MFR 190°C, 2.16kg Load ISO 1133 g/10 min 3.0
Hardness
Durometer Type A
ISO 7619 °Shore A 56
Tensile Strength
Dumbbell: Type 1A 500 mm/min
ISO 37 MPa 9.0
Elongation
Dumbbell: Type 1A 500 mm/min
ISO 37 % 700
300% Tensile Stress ISO 37 MPa 3.0
Styrene / Ethylene-Butylene Ratio Asahi Kasei Method 20/80

Please note that all data and values are given as typical results obtained with the indicated test methods for purposes of basic reference in grade selection only, and not as any product specification or warranty of any nature, and are subject to change without notice.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

We, Asahi Kasei Group, request that customers who are considering using our products in medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other related applications (hereinafter collectively called “Medical Applications”) shall contact us and confirm our policy on Medical Applications in advance. Information herein regarding conformity to certain laws and regulations are as of January, 2015. Please consult with us for the latest status. We make no guarantees or warranties, express or implied, concerning the suitability of our products for use in Medical Applications. It is not our responsibility to determine if our products are safe, lawful, and technically suitable for intended applications.

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