TuftecTM

Hydrogenated Styrenic Thermoplastic Elastomer (SEBS) Tuftec™ P2000

Asahi Kasei Tuftec™ P2000 is a selectively hydrogenated polymer. It is suitable as a compatibilizer of PS and PP blends.

Applications

Physical Form

  • Supplied as a dusted, dence pellet

Features and Benefits

  • Compatibilizer for PP/PS blend

Regulations

  • Regulation (EU) No 10/2011

Characteristics

Property Test Method Unit Value
Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 0.98
MFR 190°C, 2.16kg Load ISO 1133 g/10 min 3.0
Hardness
Durometer Type D
ISO 7619 °Shore D 74
Tensile Strength
Dumbbell: Type 1A 10 mm/min
ISO 37 MPa 24.5
Elongation
Dumbbell: Type 1A 10 mm/min
ISO 37 % 42
Styrene / Ethylene-Butylene Ratio Asahi Kasei Method 67/33

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.

Characteristics of Tuftec™ P2000 as Compatibilizer for Styrene / Polypropylene Blends

HIPS/PE/P2000 GPPS/PE/P2000 ABS/PE/P2000
Property Test Method 70/30/0 70/30/10 70/30/0 70/30/10 70/30/0 70/30/10
Specific Gravity ASTM D 297 1.01 1.01 1.02 1.02 1.01 1.01
MFR (g/10 min)
200°C, 5kg Load
ISO 1133 7.1 6.3 5.4 4.8 72*1) 70*1)
Tensile Strength
(mPa)
ASTM D 638
5 mm/min
23 26 40 43 28 35
Elongation
(%)
3 60 5 35 5 70
Bending Strength
(MPa)
ASTM D 790
2 mm/min
41 47 66 75 46 59
Flexural Modulus
(MPa)
1,620 1,620 2,450 2,390 1,880 1,880
Izod impact, Notched
(J/m)
ASTM D 256 16.4 65.5 16.4 19.3 70.3 85.7

*1)200°C 10kg load

Materials:
PP: Polypropylene homopolymer; MFR = 3.3 at 230°C, 2.16 kg load
IPS: PSJ- Polystyrene™ 475D; MFR = 2.0 at 200°C, 5 kg load (PS Japan Corp.)
GPPS: PSJ- Polystyrene™ 685; MFR = 1.5 at 200°C, 5 kg load (PS Japan Corp.)
ABS: Stylac™ ABS121B; MFR = 17 at 220°C, 10 kg load (Asahi Kasei Corp.)

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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