Description

1-Propene, Polymer With Ethene, Block is a high-performance thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) block copolymer, also known as a polyolefin elastomer (POE). This material is engineered to combine the processability and toughness of polypropylene with the elasticity and flexibility of polyethylene, offering a superior balance of properties. It is essential for manufacturers seeking to enhance the impact strength, flexibility, and durability of their products across the plastics, automotive, and consumer goods industries.

Application

• Automotive Components: Used in interior and exterior trim, airbag covers, and soft-touch surfaces for its impact resistance and flexibility.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as an impact modifier and compatibilizer for polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) blends to improve toughness and elongation.
• Consumer Goods & Appliances: Ideal for flexible housings, seals, gaskets, and handles requiring durability and a soft feel.
• Wire & Cable Insulation: Provides excellent electrical insulation properties, flexibility, and environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR).
• Footwear: Used in shoe soles and midsoles for lightweight, flexible, and abrasion-resistant components.
• Packaging Films: Enhances the toughness, clarity, and sealability of multilayer flexible packaging films.
• Medical Devices: Suitable for non-fluid contact components requiring flexibility, chemical resistance, and gamma sterilization compatibility.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Serves as a base polymer in hot-melt and pressure-sensitive formulations for improved tack and cohesion.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Propene, Polymer With Ethene, Block
CAS No.	106565-43-9
Molecular Formula	(C3H6)x.(C2H4)y
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Poly(ethylene-block-propylene); Ethylene-Propylene Block Copolymer; Olefin Block Copolymer (OBC); Polyolefin Elastomer (POE); Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomer (TPO); PP/PE Block Copolymer; Engage (Trade Name Family); Versify (Trade Name Family); Infuse (Trade Name Family)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Propene, Polymer With Ethene, Block is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent performance, including measurement of melt flow index (MFI), density, comonomer content, and mechanical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent oxidative degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white pellets
Melt Flow Rate (MFR)	1 - 30 g/10 min (230°C/2.16 kg)
Density	0.860 - 0.910 g/cm³
Ethylene Content	5 - 25 wt%
Tensile Strength	10 - 30 MPa
Elongation at Break	> 500 %
Hardness (Shore D)	30 - 70
Ash Content	< 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.