TAFMER™ A-4070S by Mitsui Chemicals is a specialty, ethylene based a-olefin elastomer (TPO) grade by Mitsui Chemicals. Exhibits good elasticity, flexibility, low melting point, low specific gravity and softness. Provides transparency, low temperature impact resistance, insolubility in water, good filler containability, foamability and crosslinkability. Is miscible with polyethylene (PE) and compatible with polypropylene (PP). TAFMER™ A-4070S meets FDA and EU Directive.
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| Color | Clear |
| Appearance | Pellets |
Benefits
US FDA|
Transparency, High|
Impact Resistance, Low Temp.|
Foamable|
Specialty Grade|
Crosslinkable|
Soft|
Flexibility, Good|
Food contact approved|
Elasticity, High
Compliance
| Food Contact Approval | Yes |
| Certifications & Compliance | EU Directive FDA |
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Availability
Product Status:COMMERCIAL
TAFMER™ A-4070S properties
Flammability properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Point | > 200 °C | ||
Mechanical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clash-Berg Modulus | 3 MPa | ASTM D1043 | |
| Elongation at Break | > 1000 % | ASTM D638 | |
| Hardness, Shore A | 73 | ASTM D2240 | |
| Tensile Strength at Break | > 8 MPa | ASTM D638 | |
Physical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 870 kg/m3 | ASTM D1505 | |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index) | 6.7 g/10 min | At 230°C, 2.16 kg | ASTM D1238 |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index) | 3.6 g/10 min | At 190°C, 2.16 kg | ASTM D1238 |
Thermal properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittleness Temperature | < -70 °C | ASTM D746 | |
| Melting Point | 55 °C | MCI Method | |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | < 50 °C | ||