描述
ENGAGE 8440 POE Resin is a Dow polyolefin elastomer, also known as an ethylene-octene copolymer, designed for thermoplastic elastomer applications, blending, compounding, flexible polymer modification, and coextrusion structures requiring toughness, flexibility, and reliable compatibility with other polyolefins.
With a density of 0.897 g/cm³ and a melt index of 1.6 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg, ENGAGE 8440 provides a useful balance of toughness, flexibility, processability, and mechanical strength for thermoplastic elastomer and compounding applications.
ENGAGE 8440 performs well in a wide range of thermoplastic elastomer applications and is an excellent material for blending and compounding. 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
- Performs well in thermoplastic elastomer applications
- Excellent thermoplastic elastomer for blending and compounding
- Good toughness, flexibility, and processability
- Excellent compatibility with other polyolefins
- Suitable for flexible polymer modification and coextrusion structures
- Pellet form for easy handling and processing
Typical Applications
- Thermoplastic elastomers
- Compounding applications
- Polyolefin blends
- Flexible polymer modification
- Coextrusion structures with other polyolefins
- Soft and flexible compound formulations
- Applications requiring toughness, flexibility, and mechanical strength
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 8440 POE Resin Typical Properties
| Product | ENGAGE 8440 |
| Material Type | Polyolefin Elastomer POE Resin / Ethylene-Octene Copolymer |
| Form | Pellet |
| Density | 0.897 g/cm³ |
| Melt Index | 1.6 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg |
| Mooney Viscosity | 13 MU, ML 1+4 at 121°C |
| Shore A Hardness | 86 |
| Shore D Hardness | 36 |
| Melting Temperature | 93°C |
Mechanical and Thermal Properties
| Tensile Modulus, 100% Secant | 6.30 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 20.4 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation at Break | 690% |
| Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant | 54.2 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus, 2% Secant | 54.3 MPa |
| Tear Strength | 78.9 kN/m |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -33°C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 75°C |
| Peak Crystallization Temperature | 76°C |
Application and Processing Notes
ENGAGE 8440 POE Resin is supplied in pellet form and is suitable for applications where thermoplastic elastomer performance, blending efficiency, compounding processability, toughness, flexibility, and compatibility with other polyolefins are required.
It can be used in thermoplastic elastomers, compounding, polyolefin blends, flexible polymer modification, and coextrusion structures. Customers should evaluate processing conditions based on the final application, equipment design, and target product performance.
For additional official material information, customers may also refer to the Dow official ENGAGE 8440 POE product page.
Product Stewardship and Documentation
Dow recommends reviewing product literature and safety data sheets before using ENGAGE 8440 POE Resin. Customers should confirm the suitability of the material under actual processing and end-use conditions.
For medical applications, Dow states that medical application use of Dow materials needs to be reviewed and approved by Dow before any Dow material can be tested in such applications. Customers should complete appropriate assessments before commercial use.
Supply and Documentation
Ruiqing Chemical Materials can support customers with ENGAGE 8440 POE Resin product information, quotation support, sample requests, TDS, SDS, COA, and related product documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ENGAGE 8440 POE Resin?
ENGAGE 8440 POE Resin is a Dow polyolefin elastomer, also described as an ethylene-octene copolymer, designed for thermoplastic elastomer applications, blending, and compounding.
What is ENGAGE 8440 mainly used for?
ENGAGE 8440 is mainly used in thermoplastic elastomers, compounding, polyolefin blends, flexible polymer modification, and coextrusion structures.
What are the main characteristics of ENGAGE 8440?
ENGAGE 8440 offers thermoplastic elastomer performance, good toughness, flexibility, processability, and excellent compatibility with other polyolefins.
What is the density of ENGAGE 8440?
ENGAGE 8440 has a typical density of 0.897 g/cm³.
What is the melt index of ENGAGE 8440?
ENGAGE 8440 has a typical melt index of 1.6 g/10 min at 190°C / 2.16 kg.
What is the Shore A hardness of ENGAGE 8440?
ENGAGE 8440 has a typical Shore A hardness of 86.
Can ENGAGE 8440 be blended with other polyolefins?
Yes. ENGAGE 8440 performs well in blending and compounding applications and provides reliable compatibility with other polyolefins.
Is ENGAGE 8440 suitable for thermoplastic elastomer applications?
Yes. ENGAGE 8440 performs well in a wide range of thermoplastic elastomer applications and is suitable for compounding and flexible polymer modification.
Can you provide ENGAGE 8440 POE Resin TDS, SDS and COA?
Yes. Ruiqing Chemical Materials can support ENGAGE 8440 POE Resin TDS, SDS, COA, quotation, sample request, product availability and related technical document assistance.
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