Nine materials, ranging in hardness from 40 Shore A to 50 Shore D, make up the NexPrene 9000 series of thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs). A proprietary curing technology results in materials that offer processing and performance advantages for products that require soft-touch surfaces in bright colors. The materials are non-hygroscopic, so they do not need to be dried prior to processing by injection molding or extrusion. A wide range of colors can be achieved with low pigment loadings, including some pastel shades that might not be possible with conventional TPVs. They exhibit better resistance to compression set and significantly greater resistance to oil swell than competitive products, and have comparable strength and elasticity.
Company
Solvay Advanced Polymers LLC