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Kraton™ G1701 M

Kraton G1701 M is a clear, linear diblock copolymer based on styrene and ethylene/propylene with a polystyrene content of 37%. It is supplied from North America in the physical form identified below. Kraton G1701 MU - supplied as a powder. Kraton G1701 M is used as a modifier of bitumen and polymers. It is also suitable as an ingredient in formulating compounds for footwear applications and may be used in formulating adhesives, sealants, and coatings.

Brand: Kraton (262 products)

Polymer Name: Styrene Ethylene Propylene Styrene (SEPS)

Processing Methods: Compounding

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Identification & Functionality

Polymer Name: Styrene Ethylene Propylene Styrene (SEPS)
Technologies: Elastomers
Product Families: Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers
Styrenic Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE-S)

Applications & Uses

Markets: Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods
Applications: Consumer Goods — Footwear
Building & Construction — Infrastructure, Roads & Paving
Pavement, Highways, Roads & Bridges
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Asphalt Modification,
Footwear
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Compounding

Properties

Sales Specifications


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volatile Matter	max. 0.5	%m	KM 04
Total Extractables	max. 1.5	%m	KM 05
Polystyrene Content	34.7 to 38.5	%m	KM 03
Antioxidant Content	0.03 to 0.20	%w	KM 08
Kinematic Viscosity (1.70%w at 100°C)	15.0 to 19.0	cSt	BAM 1201

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break	100.0	%	ASTM D 412
Melt Index (230°C/5 kg)	1.0	gms/10 min.	ASTM D 1238
Styrene / Rubber ratio	37/63	-	n/a
Hardness (10 sec)	64.0	Shore A	ASTM D 2240
Specific Gravity	0.92	-	ASTM D 792
Tensile Strength	300.0	psi	ASTM D 412
Diblock Content	100.0	-	n/a

Packaging & Availability

Packaging: 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.