An Ultra Fast Curing Polymer for Sponge and Dense Extrusions

Polymer Name: Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding, Profile Extrusion

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Identification & Functionality

Technologies

Features & Benefits

Unique Features
  • High unsaturation - Ultra fast cure rate
  • High Ethylene - Maintains short mixing cycles and good green strength properties even when extended with high level of filler and plasticizer 
  •  Excellent extruded profile shape stability
  • Friable bale form provides excellent dispersion properties
  • Non-staining
  • Excellent weathering resistance
  • Co-cures well with SBR

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Applications
  • Super soft closed cell sponge profile extrusions
  • Dense profile extrusions
  • Closed cell sheet sponge
  • Blends with lower ethylene or lower plasticity polymers to improve green strength

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
ENB Content8wt %ZS 1222
Ethylene/Propylene71/29w/wZS 1231
Molecular Weight DistributionMediumZS 1296A
Mooney Viscosity (Milled)55ML (1+4)/125°CZBS 1223B
Specific Gravity0.87g/cc.ASTM D-792
Volatile Matter0.7wt %ZS 1008K
Additional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
StabilizerNon-staining

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance