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Kraton™ G1657 M

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Kraton G1657 M is a clear, linear triblock copolymer based on styrene and ethylene/butylene with a polystyrene content of 13% . It is supplied from North America in the physical form identified below. Kraton G1657 MS - supplied as a dusted pellet Kraton G1657 M is used as a modifier of bitumen or thermoplastics and in compound formulations. It may also find use as an ingredient in formulating adhesives, sealants and coatings.

Polymer Name: Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (SEBS)

Processing Methods: Compounding

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Sales Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Polystyrene Content12.3 to 14.3%mKM 03
Antioxidant Content0.03 to 0.10%mKM 08
Volatile Mattermax. 1.0%mKM 04
Total Extractablesmax. 1.5%mKM 05
Solution Viscosity (Toluene, 20.0%w at 25°C)1,200 to 1,800cPBAM 922
Ash Content (S)0.02 to 0.12%wBAM 908
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength3400.0psiASTM D-412
Melt Index (230°C/5 kg)22.0gms/10 min.n/a
Modulus 300%350.0psiASTM D-412
Hardness (10 sec)47.0Shore AASTM 2240
Elongation at Break750.0%ASTM D-412
Diblock Content30.0n/a
Styrene / Rubber ratio13/87n/a
Specific Gravity0.9g/ccASTM D 792

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Kraton Polymers are available in a number of different package types. For information specific to this grade, please contact your local Kraton Polymers representative. KRATONTM and the Kraton logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Kraton Corporation, or its subsidiaries or affiliates, in one or more, but not all countries.