描述
ENGAGE 8402 POE Resin is a Dow polyolefin elastomer, also known as an ethylene-octene copolymer, designed for durable and flexible injection molded industrial and consumer goods, impact modification, flexible polymer modification, and applications requiring high clarity, excellent flow characteristics, and reduced part weight.
With a density of 0.902 g/cm³ and a melt index of 30 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg, ENGAGE 8402 provides excellent flow performance, high clarity, flexibility, and low density for injection molding applications where production efficiency and part weight control are important.
ENGAGE 8402 also allows the use of hot runner molds to enhance production efficiency and can help reduce the weight of end products. 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 performance in durable and flexible injection molded goods
- Excellent flow characteristics
- High clarity for products requiring visual inspection
- Low density for reduced part weight
- Can support hot runner mold processing for improved production efficiency
- Suitable for impact modification and flexible polymer modification
- Pellet form for easy handling and processing
Typical Applications
- Injection molded industrial durable goods
- Injection molded consumer durable goods
- Impact modification
- Flexible polymer modification
- Polyolefin blends
- Hot runner injection molding applications
- Applications requiring high clarity and reduced part weight
For another related ENGAGE POE grade with different hardness and mechanical performance, customers may also review Dow ENGAGE 8480 Polyolefin Elastomer, which is listed on RuiQingChem.
ENGAGE 8402 POE Resin Typical Properties
| Product | ENGAGE 8402 |
| Material Type | Polyolefin Elastomer POE Resin / Ethylene-Octene Copolymer |
| Form | Pellet |
| Density | 0.902 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 | 88 |
| Shore D Hardness | 34 |
| Melting Temperature | 96°C |
Mechanical and Thermal Properties
| Tensile Modulus, 100% Secant | 6.70 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 11.3 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation at Break | 910% |
| Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant | 72.6 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus, 2% Secant | 72.0 MPa |
| Tear Strength | 79.1 kN/m |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -36°C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 72.2°C |
| Peak Crystallization Temperature | 80.4°C |
Compliance Information
| EU Food Contact | EU No. 10/2011 |
| U.S. FDA Compliance | U.S. FDA 177.1520(c)3.2c |
| FDA DMF | U.S. FDA DMF |
Injection Molding and Processing Information
| Fabrication Method | Injection molding |
| Processing Advantage | Excellent flow characteristics and hot runner mold suitability |
| Application Benefit | High clarity, reduced part weight, and improved production efficiency |
Application and Processing Notes
ENGAGE 8402 POE Resin is supplied in pellet form and is suitable for injection molded industrial and consumer durable goods where flexibility, high clarity, excellent flow characteristics, and reduced part weight are required.
It can be used for injection molding, impact modification, polyolefin blends, and flexible polymer modification. Customers should evaluate processing conditions based on the final application, mold design, equipment configuration, regulatory requirements, and target product performance.
For additional official material information, customers may also refer to the Dow official ENGAGE 8402 Polyolefin Elastomer product page.
Product Stewardship and Documentation
Dow recommends reviewing product literature and safety data sheets before using ENGAGE 8402 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 assessed before use in such applications. Customers should complete appropriate evaluations before commercial use.
Supply and Documentation
Ruiqing Chemical Materials can support customers with ENGAGE 8402 POE Resin product information, quotation support, sample requests, TDS, SDS, COA, and related product documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ENGAGE 8402 POE Resin?
ENGAGE 8402 POE Resin is a Dow polyolefin elastomer, also described as an ethylene-octene copolymer, designed for durable and flexible injection molded industrial and consumer goods.
What is ENGAGE 8402 mainly used for?
ENGAGE 8402 is mainly used for injection molded industrial and consumer durable goods, impact modification, flexible polymer modification, and applications requiring high clarity and excellent flow characteristics.
What are the main characteristics of ENGAGE 8402?
ENGAGE 8402 offers excellent flow characteristics, high clarity, reduced part weight, low density, and good performance in flexible injection molded applications.
What is the density of ENGAGE 8402?
ENGAGE 8402 has a typical density of 0.902 g/cm³.
What is the melt index of ENGAGE 8402?
ENGAGE 8402 has a typical melt index of 30 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg.
What is the Shore A hardness of ENGAGE 8402?
ENGAGE 8402 has a typical Shore A hardness of 88.
Is ENGAGE 8402 suitable for injection molding?
Yes. ENGAGE 8402 offers excellent flow characteristics and can be used in injection molded industrial and consumer durable goods.
Does ENGAGE 8402 have food contact compliance information?
According to Dow product information, ENGAGE 8402 includes EU No. 10/2011, U.S. FDA 177.1520(c)3.2c, and U.S. FDA DMF compliance references. Customers should consult the complete regulatory details before final use.
Can you provide ENGAGE 8402 POE Resin TDS, SDS and COA?
Yes. Ruiqing Chemical Materials can support ENGAGE 8402 POE Resin TDS, SDS, COA, quotation, sample request, product availability and related technical document assistance.
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