TAFMER™ XM-7080S by Mitsui Chemicals is an odorless, water insoluble specialty, propylene based a-olefin elastomer (TPO) grade. Exhibits low melting point, low heat seal initiation temperature (HSIT), low crystallinity and good transparency. Shows miscibility with PP. TAFMER™ XM-7080S is suitable for processing by bi-axial orientation (BOPP) extrusion. Used in packaging. TAFMER™ XM-7080S meets FDA title 21, parts 170 to 189, FCN (food contact notification) and EU Directive 2002/72/EC.
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| Color | Clear |
| Appearance | Pellets |
Benefits
US FDA|
Transparency, Good|
Specialty Grade|
Odor, Low to None|
Heat Seal, Good|
Food Contact Acceptable|
Food contact approved
Compliance
| Food Contact Approval | Yes |
| Certifications & Compliance | EU Directive 2002/72/EC |
Applications
Recommended markets
Conversion mode
Availability
Product Status:COMMERCIAL
TAFMER™ XM-7080S properties
Flammability properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Point | > 200 °C | ||
Mechanical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elongation at Break | 750 % | ASTM D638 | |
| Hardness, Shore D | 55 | ASTM D2240 | |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 390 MPa | ASTM D638 | |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 36 MPa | ASTM D638 | |
Other properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 14 MPa | ASTM D638 | |
Physical properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index) | 3 g/10 min | At 190°C, 2.16 kg | ASTM D1238 |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index) | 7 g/10 min | At 230°C, 2.16 kg | ASTM D1238 |
| Specific Gravity | 0.886 | ||
Thermal properties
| Properties | Value & unit | Test condition | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 83 °C | MCI Method | |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 74 °C | ||