Introduction

ENGAGET 8842 Polyolefin Elastome is an ultra-low density ethylene-octene copolymer which offers exceptionaproperties of an ultra-low density elastomer with the added potential of handling this polymer in pellet form.

ENGAGE 8842 has excellent flow characteristics and provides superb impact properties in blends with polypropylene(PP) and polyethylene (PE). lt performs well in TPO applications where superior low temperature impact properties are desired.

Main Characteristics:

  · Pellet form

  · Excellent flow characteristics

  · Improved impact in polypropylene and polyethylene

Applications:

  · Injection molded industriaL and consumer durable goods

  · lmpact modification of TPO

Parameters

Notes

These are typical properties only and are not to be construed as specifications.  Users should confirm resuits by their own tests.

  ¹  20 in/min (510 mm/min)

  ²  Die C

  ³  10°C/min

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