描述
ENGAGE 8407 POE Resin is a Dow polyolefin elastomer, also known as an ethylene-octene copolymer, designed for durable injection molded industrial and consumer goods, compression molded gaskets, impact modification, PP and PE blends, and applications requiring high melt flow modifiers.
With a density of 0.870 g/cm³ and a melt index of 30 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg, ENGAGE 8407 provides excellent flow characteristics, low density, high clarity, and improved impact performance in polypropylene and polyethylene blends.
ENGAGE 8407 also allows the use of hot runner molds to enhance production efficiency, while its low density can help control resin cost, production cost, and final part weight. For related flexible polymer materials, you can browse our POE polyolefin elastomer category.
Key Features
- Dow ENGAGE polyolefin elastomer POE resin
- Ethylene-octene copolymer chemistry
- Excellent flow characteristics
- Low density for reduced part weight
- High clarity for products requiring visual inspection
- Improved impact performance in polypropylene and polyethylene blends
- Suitable for high melt flow modifier applications
- Can support hot runner mold processing for improved production efficiency
- Pellet form for easy handling and processing
Typical Applications
- Injection molded industrial durable goods
- Injection molded consumer durable goods
- Compression molded gaskets
- Impact modification
- Polypropylene and polyethylene blends
- High melt flow modifier applications
- Hot runner injection molding applications
For another related ENGAGE POE grade with higher density and different hardness performance, customers may also review Dow ENGAGE 8480 Polyolefin Elastomer, which is listed on RuiQingChem.
ENGAGE 8407 POE Resin Typical Properties
| Product | ENGAGE 8407 |
| Material Type | Polyolefin Elastomer POE Resin / Ethylene-Octene Copolymer |
| Form | Pellet |
| Density | 0.870 g/cm³ |
| Melt Index | 30 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg |
| Mooney Viscosity | 2 MU, ML 1+4 at 121°C |
| Shore A Hardness | 72 |
| Shore D Hardness | 20 |
| Melting Temperature | 60°C |
Mechanical and Thermal Properties
| Tensile Strength at Break | 3.30 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation at Break | 1000% |
| Flexural Modulus, 2% Secant | 12.1 MPa |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -54°C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 41°C |
| Additional Information | Properties measured on product without talc dusting |
Impact Modification and Processing Information
| Fabrication Method | Injection molding and compression molding |
| Processing Advantage | Excellent flow characteristics and hot runner mold suitability |
| Application Benefit | Improved impact in polypropylene and polyethylene blends |
| Modifier Use | Suitable for applications requiring high melt flow modifiers |
Application and Processing Notes
ENGAGE 8407 POE Resin is supplied in pellet form and is suitable for durable injection molded industrial and consumer goods, compression molded gaskets, and impact modification applications where high flow, low density, flexibility, and impact performance are required.
It can be used in polypropylene and polyethylene blends, especially in applications requiring high melt flow modifiers. Customers should evaluate processing conditions based on the final application, mold design, equipment configuration, blend ratio, and target product performance.
For additional official material information, customers may also refer to the Dow official ENGAGE 8407 Polyolefin Elastomer product page.
Product Stewardship and Documentation
Dow recommends reviewing product literature and safety data sheets before using ENGAGE 8407 POE Resin. Customers should confirm the suitability of the material under actual processing, regulatory and end-use conditions.
For medical applications, Dow states that medical application use of Dow materials needs to be reviewed and approved before use in such applications. Customers should complete appropriate evaluations before commercial use.
Supply and Documentation
Ruiqing Chemical Materials can support customers with ENGAGE 8407 POE Resin product information, quotation support, sample requests, TDS, SDS, COA, and related product documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ENGAGE 8407 POE Resin?
ENGAGE 8407 POE Resin is a Dow polyolefin elastomer, also described as an ethylene-octene copolymer, designed for durable injection molded goods, compression molded gaskets, and impact modification applications.
What is ENGAGE 8407 mainly used for?
ENGAGE 8407 is mainly used for injection molded industrial and consumer durable goods, compression molded gaskets, impact modification, and PP or PE blend modification.
What are the main characteristics of ENGAGE 8407?
ENGAGE 8407 offers excellent flow characteristics, low density, high clarity, and improved impact performance in polypropylene and polyethylene blends.
What is the density of ENGAGE 8407?
ENGAGE 8407 has a typical density of 0.870 g/cm³.
What is the melt index of ENGAGE 8407?
ENGAGE 8407 has a typical melt index of 30 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg.
What is the Shore A hardness of ENGAGE 8407?
ENGAGE 8407 has a typical Shore A hardness of 72.
Can ENGAGE 8407 improve impact performance in PP and PE?
Yes. ENGAGE 8407 provides improved impact properties in blends with polypropylene and polyethylene, especially in applications requiring high melt flow modifiers.
Is ENGAGE 8407 suitable for compression molded gaskets?
Yes. ENGAGE 8407 is suitable for compression molded gaskets as well as durable injection molded industrial and consumer goods.
Can you provide ENGAGE 8407 POE Resin TDS, SDS and COA?
Yes. Ruiqing Chemical Materials can support ENGAGE 8407 POE Resin TDS, SDS, COA, quotation, sample request, product availability and related technical document assistance.
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