Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) elastomers is a combination of PP and another polyolefin that have been modified to provide better ductility and impact resistance, its ease of processing, lightweight nature, and chemical resistance of PP, TPO compounds can be formulated for increase UV weathering & Scratch resistance when needed Properties Good Dimension Stability High Impact Strength Good Heat Aging Properties Low Density Good Chemical Resistance Good Processability Low Cost Extensive Compounding capabilities Good Recyclability Non-hygroscopic, pre-drying is not necessary Coloured grades available Typical Applications Exterior Automotive parts Bumpers, Bumper Pannels & Parts, Air Intake Ducts, Grilles etc.Interior �¢?? Instrument Pannel, Door Pannel, Control Knobs Industrial products- gasket & seal, weather striping etc. Appliance and housewares Products Sporting goods Personal Care goods Wire and cable Flexible cord, welding cable jacket , automotive wire & cable Health care Specification missing -take from website Specification Hardness Set(ISO 868) (Shore A-D) 50 �??-60 D Density (g/cm3) 0.88 1.12 Compression(Set) Very Good Tensile Set (ISO 527) 10 kg/cm3 - 30 kg/cm3 Tear Set (ISO 34) 30 kg/cm3 - 50 kg/cm3 Elongation Set (ISO 527) (%) 400 - 1000 Working Temp. Max. (C) 100 Working Temp. Min.(C) -40 Adhesion PP/ABS/HIPS/SAN/PC/NYLON Solvent Resistance Medium Motor Oil Resistance Medium Acid-Base Resistance Excellent UV-Ozone Stability Excellent Wide hardness range Does not require vulcanisation-quire higher saving on the processing costs Remains flexible at low temperatures High temperature resistance Electrical insulator with very low conductivity Has grades with very low compression set Grades having excellent abrasion resistance Excellent tear resistance 100% recyclable PVC free Resistance to solvents Resistance to oil Resistance to acids bases and detergents Resistance to UV and ozone Resistance to bacterial and fungus growth Has low toxic potential, with many grades conforming with FDA regulations Halogen free flame retardancy (VO-V1-V2) Colored grades available Allows direct colouring during processing by utilizing PP or PE based color 2-shot molding onto wide range of plasics Suitable for co-extrusion process