Thermoplastic Polyolefin (Tpo)

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
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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