TPE Grades pass FMVSS302 flammability specifications.
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Supplied as pellets in 1,000 lb quantities, 8088N and 8088BL are general-purpose thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that pass FMVSS302 specifications for flammability and are capable of being overmolded onto PP. Shear dependent 8088N is Shore A 88, colorable TPE formulated for processing on thermoplastic equipment for injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding. As Shore A 90, black, lubricated TPE, 8088BL suits applications requiring impact resistance and reduced coefficient of friction.
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Two New TPE Grades from Elastocon Pass Specs for Flammability
ROCHESTER, IL – Two new grades in the 8000 Series of general purpose series of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) – 8088N (colorable) and 8088BL (black lubricated) - have passed FMVSS302 specifications for flammability, according to officials at Elastocon TPE    Technologies, Inc.
With both new grades supplied as ready to use pellets in 1,000 lb. quantities and capable of being overmolded onto polypropylene (PP), they are formulated for different applications:
• 8088N is a Shore A 88, colorable TPE for applications that call for rubber-like properties and a good surface finish ideally suited for consumer goods (FDA compliant too, for food applications) and industrial applications requiring U.V. stability. This grade is shear dependent and is formulated to process on conventional thermoplastic equipment for injection molding, extrusion or blow molding.
• Elastocon 8088BL, on the other hand, is a Shore A 90 black, lubricated TPE for applications that call for high impact resistance and a reduced COF (coefficient of friction).
As noted for both new grades, they have passed flammability standards, making them suited for automotive interior applications.
Elastocon® offers high performance TPE solutions that are innovative and robust, designed to meet the toughest requirements of modern TPE designs. They are offered in seven product families: unfilled, filled, super clear, TPOs, oil free for medical use, flame retardant and special colorable ESD formulations.
For more information on Elastocon TPEs, contact: Marketing Department, Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 463, Rochester, IL 62563. Tel: 1-888-644-8732. Fax: 217-498-8558. E-mail: sales@elastocontpe.com. Web: www.elastocontpe.com.
