Royalene® 556 an excellent polymer for hose and extruded profiles.

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
  • Excellent extrusion properties: low die swell, high extrusion rate
  • High green strength, excellent shape stability
  • Friable bale provides excellent dispersion
  • Highly extendable
  • Good low temperature properties

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Applications
  • Extruded Profiles
  • Hose
  • Molded Products

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
ENB Content4.5wt %ZS 1222
Ethylene/Propylene71/29w/wZS 1231
Molecular Weight DistributionMediumZS 1296A
Mooney Viscosity (Unmilled)60ML (1+4)/125°CZBS 1220B
Specific Gravity0.87g/cc.ASTM D-792
Volatile Matter1wt %ZS 1008K
Additional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
StabilizerNon-staining

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Regulatory & Compliance Information

Royalene® 556 has FDA Compliance with several FDA titles, including 21CFR: §177.2600, rubber articles intended for repeated use. Consult the FDA title for use and restrictions. See also the Royalene FDA Summary for other FDA titles.