描述
ENGAGE 8100 POE Resin is a Dow polyolefin elastomer, also known as an ethylene-octene copolymer, designed for general purpose thermoplastic elastomers, wire and cable, impact modification, PP and PE modification, high filler loading compounds, and crosslinkable elastomer applications.
ENGAGE 8100 has excellent flow characteristics and performs well in a wide range of general purpose thermoplastic elastomer applications. It also provides superb impact properties in blends with polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE).
This grade provides high filler loading capability and outstanding peroxide cure capability. When cross-linked by peroxide, silane, or irradiation, ENGAGE 8100 provides exceptional heat aging, compression set, and weather resistance properties. For more related materials, you can browse our POE polyolefin elastomer category.
Key Features
- Dow ENGAGE polyolefin elastomer POE resin
- Ethylene-octene copolymer chemistry
- Excellent flow characteristics
- Improved impact performance in polypropylene and polyethylene
- High filler loading capability
- Outstanding peroxide cure capability
- Can be cross-linked by peroxide, silane, or irradiation
- Exceptional heat aging, compression set, and weather resistance when cured
- Suitable for wire and cable and high performance electrical insulation applications
- Pellet form for easy handling and processing
Typical Applications
- General purpose thermoplastic elastomers
- Wire and cable
- Impact modification
- Polypropylene and polyethylene modification
- High filler loading compound systems
- Crosslinkable elastomer applications
- High performance electrical insulation
For another Dow ENGAGE grade with similar wire and cable and crosslinkable elastomer positioning, customers may also review Dow ENGAGE 8150 POE Resin.
ENGAGE 8100 POE Resin Typical Properties
| Product | ENGAGE 8100 |
| Material Type | Polyolefin Elastomer POE Resin / Ethylene-Octene Copolymer |
| Form | Pellet |
| Density | 0.870 g/cm³ |
| Melt Index | 1.0 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg |
| Mooney Viscosity | 24 MU, ML 1+4 at 121°C |
| Shore A Hardness | 73 |
| Shore D Hardness | 22 |
Mechanical and Thermal Properties
| Tensile Modulus, 100% Secant | 2.90 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 9.76 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation at Break | 810% |
| Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant | 14.3 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus, 2% Secant | 13.1 MPa |
| Tear Strength | 40.0 kN/m |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -52°C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 45°C |
| Melting Temperature | 60°C |
| Peak Crystallization Temperature | 45°C |
Crosslinking and Processing Notes
ENGAGE 8100 POE Resin can be cross-linked by peroxide, silane, or irradiation. When cured, it provides excellent heat aging, compression set, and weather resistance performance.
This grade is suitable for general purpose thermoplastic elastomers, wire and cable, impact modification, high filler loading compound systems, and electrical insulation applications. Customers should evaluate processing conditions based on final formulation, filler loading level, blend ratio, curing method, equipment design, and end-use requirements.
For official company information, customers may also refer to the Dow official website.
Product Stewardship and Documentation
Dow recommends reviewing product literature and safety data sheets before using ENGAGE 8100 POE Resin. Customers should confirm the suitability of the material under actual processing, regulatory, and end-use conditions.
Typical property data should not be treated as final specifications. Users should confirm performance by their own tests before commercial use.
Supply and Documentation
Ruiqing Chemical Materials can support customers with ENGAGE 8100 POE Resin product information, quotation support, sample requests, TDS, SDS, COA, and related product documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ENGAGE 8100 POE Resin?
ENGAGE 8100 POE Resin is a Dow polyolefin elastomer, also described as an ethylene-octene copolymer, designed for general purpose thermoplastic elastomers, wire and cable, impact modification, and flexible polymer modification applications.
What is ENGAGE 8100 mainly used for?
ENGAGE 8100 is mainly used in general purpose thermoplastic elastomers, wire and cable, impact modification, PP and PE modification, and high filler loading compound systems.
What is the density of ENGAGE 8100?
ENGAGE 8100 has a typical density of 0.870 g/cm³.
What is the melt index of ENGAGE 8100?
ENGAGE 8100 has a typical melt index of 1.0 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg.
What is the Shore A hardness of ENGAGE 8100?
ENGAGE 8100 has a typical Shore A hardness of 73.
What is the Shore D hardness of ENGAGE 8100?
ENGAGE 8100 has a typical Shore D hardness of 22.
Can ENGAGE 8100 be used in PP and PE blends?
Yes. ENGAGE 8100 provides improved impact performance in blends with polypropylene and polyethylene.
Can ENGAGE 8100 be cross-linked?
Yes. ENGAGE 8100 can be cross-linked by peroxide, silane, or irradiation, providing good heat aging, compression set, and weather resistance when cured.
Can you provide ENGAGE 8100 POE Resin TDS, SDS and COA?
Yes. Ruiqing Chemical Materials can support ENGAGE 8100 POE Resin TDS, SDS, COA, quotation, sample request, product availability and related technical document assistance.
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