Espolex® WT570

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Espolex® WT570 is a Thermoplastic Elastomer with high impact performance and excellent processability at extrusion molding. It shows good impact performance, especially at low temperatures. Applications: Automotive Interior Trim Airbag Cover Cable Hose Boat Jet-propelled Vehicle Extruded Parts Injection-molded parts Features: Excellent impact performance at low temperatures well-balanced mechanical property Benefits: Mold-in-Color Recyclable

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

Features: Consistent High Quality, Cost Effective, Good Colorability, Light Weight, Low Density, Low Temperature Impact Resistance, Pigmentable

Density: 880.0 - 880.0 kg/m³

Strain at Break: 400.0 - 400.0 %

Flexural Modulus: 300.0 - 300.0 MPa

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polyolefins
Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)
Technologies: Elastomers
Product Families: Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic Olefin Elastomers (TPO)

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Sustainable
Materials Features: Consistent High Quality,
Cost Effective,
Good Colorability,
Light Weight,
Low Density,
Low Temperature Impact Resistance,
Pigmentable

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction
Applications: Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Cooling & Climate,
Exterior & Body,
Interior,
Safety Systems,
Seating
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Waterproofing & Weatherproofing
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Fence, Decks & Rails,
Other Building Materials,
Pipes & Plumbing,
Siding & Trim,
Structural Components,
Wall Panels
Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces
Other Flooring & Surface Applications,
Performance Flooring
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Commercial,
Marine,
Off Road & Recreational Vehicle (RV)
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Automotive Interior Trim,
Boat,
Jet-Propelled Vehicle
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Extrusion,
Injection Molding
Extrusion Equipment Recommendations: Extruder Type
Twin Screw or Single Screw with Mixing Zone

Single Screw Type
Full Flight General Purpose with L/D Ratio > 20:1 & 3:1 Compression Ratio

Properties

Physical Properties
Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	0.88	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Flow Rate (230°C/2.16Kg)	2.0	g/10min	ISO 1133
Flexural Modulus	300.0	MPa	ISO 180
Tensile Strength	13.0	MPa	ISO 37 Type 1
Tensile Elongation	400.0	%	ISO 37 Type 1
Notched Izod Impact Strength (at -30°C)	min. 60	kJ/m²	ISO 180
Tear Strength	80.0	kN/m	ISO 34-1B
Brittle Temperature	max. -60	°C	ASTM D746
Durometer Hardness (15 second delay)	43.0	Shore D	ISO868

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Feed Zone	90 - 210	°F	—
Kneading Zone	360 - 395	°F	—
Die Temperature	395 - 430	°F	—

Extruder Type	Twin Screw or Single Screw with Mixing Zone
Single Screw Type	Full Flight General Purpose with L/D Ratio > 20:1 & 3:1 Compression Ratio