描述
ENGAGE™ 8480 is a Dow polyolefin elastomer, also known as an ethylene-octene copolymer, designed for footwear applications, cross-linked foams, blends, and profile extrusion of tubing and hoses.
With a density of 0.902 g/cm³ and a melt index of 1.0 g/10 min, ENGAGE 8480 offers good clarity, toughness, and flexibility for applications that require elastomeric performance and reliable processability.
ENGAGE 8480 also provides excellent compatibility with other polyolefins, making it suitable for efficient blending and coextrusion in flexible polymer structures and modified polyolefin formulations.
Key Features
- Dow polyolefin elastomer based on ethylene-octene copolymer chemistry
- Good clarity, toughness, and flexibility
- Excellent compatibility with other polyolefins
- Suitable for blending and coextrusion applications
- Pellet form for easy handling and processing
- Useful in footwear, cross-linked foams, tubing, hoses, and flexible polymer applications
Typical Applications
- Footwear applications
- Cross-linked foams
- Polyolefin blends
- Profile extrusion
- Tubing and hoses
- Flexible polymer modification
- Coextrusion structures with other polyolefins
Typical Properties
| Product | ENGAGE 8480 |
| Material Type | Polyolefin Elastomer / Ethylene-Octene Copolymer |
| Density | 0.902 g/cm³ |
| Melt Index | 1.0 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg |
| Mooney Viscosity | 20 MU, ML 1+4 at 121°C |
| Shore A Hardness | 89 |
| Shore D Hardness | 42 |
| Melting Temperature | 99°C |
Mechanical and Thermal Properties
| Tensile Modulus, 100% Secant | 8.00 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 24.8 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation at Break | 660% |
| Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant | 83.1 MPa |
| Tear Strength | 91.2 kN/m |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -31°C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 89°C |
Application and Processing Notes
ENGAGE 8480 is supplied in pellet form and is suitable for applications where flexibility, toughness, clarity, and compatibility with other polyolefins are required.
It can be used in blends and coextrusion structures with other polyolefins. Customers should evaluate processing conditions based on the final application, equipment design, and target product performance.
Product Stewardship and Documentation
Dow recommends reviewing product literature and safety data sheets before using ENGAGE 8480. Customers should confirm the suitability of the material under actual processing and end-use conditions.
This product is not recommended for medical applications unless appropriate assessments and approvals have been completed by Dow and the customer.
Supply and Documentation
Ruiqing Chemical Materials can support customers with ENGAGE 8480 product information, quotation support, sample requests, TDS, SDS, COA, and related product documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ENGAGE 8480?
ENGAGE 8480 is a Dow polyolefin elastomer, also described as an ethylene-octene copolymer, designed for flexible polymer applications.
What is ENGAGE 8480 mainly used for?
ENGAGE 8480 is mainly used in footwear, cross-linked foams, blends, profile extrusion, tubing, and hoses.
What are the main characteristics of ENGAGE 8480?
ENGAGE 8480 offers good clarity, toughness, flexibility, and excellent compatibility with other polyolefins.
What is the density of ENGAGE 8480?
ENGAGE 8480 has a typical density of 0.902 g/cm³.
What is the melt index of ENGAGE 8480?
ENGAGE 8480 has a typical melt index of 1.0 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg.
Can ENGAGE 8480 be blended with other polyolefins?
Yes. ENGAGE 8480 has excellent compatibility with other polyolefins, making it suitable for blending and coextrusion applications.
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