描述
ENGAGE 8180 POE Resin is a Dow polyolefin elastomer, also known as an ethylene-octene copolymer, designed for general purpose thermoplastic elastomers, impact modification, thermoplastic olefins, wire and cable, and applications requiring low density, excellent flow, high filler loading, and improved impact performance in PP and PE blends.
ENGAGE 8180 is a lower density, high performance polyolefin elastomer with excellent flow characteristics. It provides superb impact properties in blends with polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), making it suitable for TPO and flexible polymer modification applications.
This grade also provides high filler loading capability and excellent electrical properties. When cross-linked by peroxide, silane, or irradiation, ENGAGE 8180 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
- Lower density high performance elastomer
- Excellent flow characteristics
- Improved impact performance in polypropylene and polyethylene
- High filler loading capability
- Excellent electrical properties
- Suitable for TPO and wire and cable applications
- Can be cross-linked by peroxide, silane, or irradiation
- Exceptional heat aging, compression set, and weather resistance when cured
Typical Applications
- General purpose thermoplastic elastomers
- Impact modification
- Thermoplastic olefins TPO
- Wire and cable
- Polypropylene and polyethylene modification
- High filler loading compound systems
- Crosslinkable elastomer applications
For another Dow ENGAGE grade used in wire and cable and crosslinkable elastomer systems, customers may also review Dow ENGAGE 8452 EL POE Resin.
ENGAGE 8180 POE Resin Typical Properties
| Product | ENGAGE 8180 |
| Material Type | Polyolefin Elastomer POE Resin / Ethylene-Octene Copolymer |
| Form | Pellet |
| Density | 0.863 g/cm³ |
| Melt Index | 0.50 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg |
| Mooney Viscosity | 37 MU, ML 1+4 at 121°C |
| Shore A Hardness | 63 |
| Shore D Hardness | 16 |
Mechanical and Thermal Properties
| Tensile Modulus, 100% Secant | 1.90 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 6.30 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation at Break | 910% |
| Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant | 8.50 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus, 2% Secant | 7.70 MPa |
| Tear Strength | 32.0 kN/m |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -55°C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 41°C |
| Melting Temperature | 47°C |
| Peak Crystallization Temperature | 32°C |
Compliance Information
| EU Food Contact | EU No. 10/2011 |
| U.S. FDA | U.S. FDA 177.1520(c)3.2c |
| U.S. FDA DMF | Listed in TDS |
| Note | Consult the original regulations and documents for complete details. |
Crosslinking and Processing Notes
ENGAGE 8180 POE Resin can be cross-linked by peroxide, silane, or irradiation. When cured, it provides excellent heat aging, compression set, and weather resistance properties.
This grade is suitable for TPE, TPO, impact modification, wire and cable, and high filler loading compound systems. Customers should evaluate processing conditions based on final formulation, filler loading level, blend ratio, crosslinking 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 8180 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 8180 POE Resin product information, quotation support, sample requests, TDS, SDS, COA, and related product documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ENGAGE 8180 POE Resin?
ENGAGE 8180 POE Resin is a Dow polyolefin elastomer, also described as an ethylene-octene copolymer, designed for TPE, TPO, impact modification, wire and cable, and flexible polymer modification applications.
What is ENGAGE 8180 mainly used for?
ENGAGE 8180 is mainly used in general purpose thermoplastic elastomers, impact modification, thermoplastic olefins, wire and cable, and PP or PE modification applications.
What is the density of ENGAGE 8180?
ENGAGE 8180 has a typical density of 0.863 g/cm³.
What is the melt index of ENGAGE 8180?
ENGAGE 8180 has a typical melt index of 0.50 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg.
What is the Shore A hardness of ENGAGE 8180?
ENGAGE 8180 has a typical Shore A hardness of 63.
What is the Shore D hardness of ENGAGE 8180?
ENGAGE 8180 has a typical Shore D hardness of 16.
Can ENGAGE 8180 be used in PP and PE blends?
Yes. ENGAGE 8180 provides improved impact performance in blends with polypropylene and polyethylene.
Can ENGAGE 8180 be cross-linked?
Yes. ENGAGE 8180 can be cross-linked by peroxide, silane, or irradiation, providing good heat aging, compression set, and weather resistance when cured.
Can you provide ENGAGE 8180 POE Resin TDS, SDS and COA?
Yes. Ruiqing Chemical Materials can support ENGAGE 8180 POE Resin TDS, SDS, COA, quotation, sample request, product availability and related technical document assistance.
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