ExxonMobil Santoprene® 103-40 Thermoplastic Elastomer

Manufacturer Exxon Chemical
Trade Name Santoprene®
Port Shanghai port,China
Trade Terms FOB, CFR, CIF
Payment Terms L/C, T/T, Western Union

Description

Material Notes:
A hard, black, versatile thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) in the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) family. This material combines good physical properties and chemical resistance for use in a wide range of applications. This grade of Santoprene TPV is shear-dependent and can be processed on conventional thermoplastics equipment for injection molding, extrusion or blow molding. It is polyolefin based and completely recyclable.Excellent ozone resistance.Key Features: UL listed: file #QMFZ2.E80017, Plastics – Component; file #QMFZ8.E80017, Plastics Certified For Canada – Component.Although not NSF certified, this product has a Material Supplier Form on file with NSF to facilitate its evaluation for use in applications requiring NSF certificationExcellent ozone resistance.EU and China RoHS compliant. Applications:Automotive-Air Induction System Ducts, Boots and Bellows for Steering and Suspension, Plugs, Bumpers, Grommets, Clips Uses:Appliance ComponentsConsumer ApplicationsLiving HingesAutomotive ApplicationsDiaphramsTubingAutomotive Under the HoodElectrical Parts Availability: Africa & Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America and South AmericaInformation provided by ExxonMobil Chemical
Physical Properties Metric English Comments
Specific Gravity 0.950 g/cc

0.950 g/cc

23°C; ASTM D792

 

Mechanical Properties Metric English Comments
Hardness, Shore D 41

41

2 mm, 15 sec; ISO 868
45

45

Air at 302°F, 168 hr; ASTM D573
Tensile Strength at Break 18.4 MPa

2670 psi

Air at 302°F, 168 hr; ASTM D573
20.7 MPa

3000 psi

Across Flow; ASTM D412
Tensile Stress 9.03 MPa

@Strain 100 %
1310 psi

@Strain 100 %
Across Flow; ASTM D412
Elongation at Break 518.5 %

518.5 %

Air at 302°F, 168 hr; ASTM D573
610 %

610 %

Across Flow; ASTM D412
Tear Strength 67.1 kN/m

383 pli

73°C, Die C; ASTM D624
Compression Set 54 %

54 %

158°F, 22 hr; ASTM D395
61 %

61 %

257°F, 70 hr; ASTM D395

 

Thermal Properties Metric English Comments
Brittleness Temperature -52.2 °C

-62.0 °F

ASTM D746
UL RTI, Electrical 185 °C

365 °F

UL 746
UL RTI, Mechanical with Impact 185 °C

365 °F

UL 746
Flammability, UL94 HB

@Thickness 1.00 mm
HB

@Thickness 0.0394 in
HB

@Thickness 1.50 mm
HB

@Thickness 0.0591 in
HB

@Thickness 3.00 mm
HB

@Thickness 0.118 in

 

Electrical Properties Metric English Comments
Dielectric Constant 2.6

2.6

1.98 mm; ASTM D150
Dielectric Strength 31.5 kV/mm

800 kV/in

2.03 mm; ASTM D149

 

Processing Properties Metric English Comments
Processing Temperature 175 – 230 °C

347 – 446 °F

Rear Barrel Temperature 193 °C

380 °F

Middle Barrel Temperature 199 °C

390 °F

Front Barrel Temperature 204 °C

400 °F

Nozzle Temperature 210 – 238 °C

410 – 460 °F

Die Temperature 216 °C

420 °F

Extrusion
Melt Temperature 210 °C

410 °F

Extrusion
216 – 232 °C

420 – 450 °F

Processing
Mold Temperature 10.0 – 51.7 °C

50.0 – 125 °F

Processing
Drying Temperature 82.2 °C

180 °F

Dry Time 3 hour

3 hour

Moisture Content 0.080 %

0.080 %

Back Pressure 0.345 – 0.689 MPa

50.0 – 100 psi

Processing
5.00 – 20.0 MPa

725 – 2900 psi

Extrusion
Clamp Pressure 41.4 – 68.9 MPa

6000 – 10000 psi

Vent Depth 0.00254 cm

0.00100 in

Cushion 0.317 – 0.635 cm

0.125 – 0.250 in

Screw Speed 100 – 200 rpm

100 – 200 rpm

 

Descriptive Properties Value Comments
Color Black

Form Pellets

Injection Rate Fast

Maximum Regrind % 20

Screw Compression Ratio 2:1 – 2.5:1

Screw L/D Ratio 16:1 – 20:1