描述
ExxonMobil Vistamaxx Tough T1600 Melt Strength Toughness Propylene Elastomer is a propylene elastomer designed for film, extruded profile, compounding, packaging, and polymer modification applications requiring excellent melt strength, elasticity, toughness, and adhesion.
Vistamaxx Tough T1600 provides excellent adhesion to conventional and metallocene PP and PE, and it can be blended with PE, PP, and other polymers including styrenic block copolymers. It is suitable for applications where soft elastomeric performance, good processability, and long-term material performance are required.
This grade is supplied in pellet form and is positioned for blown film, other films and sheets, extruded profiles, compounding, and polyolefin modification applications. It also offers very good chemical resistance and long-term aging performance.
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Quick Specs
| Product Name | ExxonMobil Vistamaxx Tough T1600 Melt Strength Toughness Propylene Elastomer |
| Grade | Vistamaxx Tough T1600 |
| Brand | ExxonMobil |
| Manufacturer | ExxonMobil Product Solutions |
| Material Type | Propylene Elastomer / Propylene-Based Elastomer |
| Form | Pellets |
| Density | 0.860 g/cm³ |
| MFR | 0.70 g/10 min at 230°C/2.16 kg |
| Hardness | 67 Shore A |
| Applications | Blown film, films and sheets, extruded profiles, compounding, packaging, polymer modification |
Vistamaxx Tough T1600 Key Features
- Suitable for a wide range of film, extruded profile, and compounding applications.
- Excellent melt strength for processing stability and film/profile applications.
- Very good elasticity and toughness for elastomeric modification.
- Excellent adhesion to conventional and metallocene PP and PE.
- Very good chemical resistance and long-term aging performance.
- Can be blended with PE, PP, and styrenic block copolymers.
- RoHS compliant and supplied in pellet form.
Typical Applications
- Blown film
- Other films and sheets
- Extruded profiles
- Compounding
- Packaging applications
- Polymer modification
- PP and PE adhesion modification
Vistamaxx Tough T1600 is useful when a formulation needs stronger melt behavior, better elastic recovery, toughness improvement, and improved compatibility or adhesion with PP and PE based systems.
Related Products
| ExxonMobil Vistamaxx 3020FL Propylene Elastomer | Film grade propylene elastomer for blown film and thermoforming applications. |
| ExxonMobil Vistamaxx 6102MED Propylene Elastomer | Cast film, blown film, PP/PE adhesion, cling, tack, and compounding applications. |
| ExxonMobil Vistamaxx Tough T1600 Propylene Elastomer | Toughness, melt strength, elasticity, extruded profiles, films, and polymer modification. |
Similar Vistamaxx Grades
| Grade | Typical Positioning |
| Vistamaxx 3020FL | Film appearance, blown film, thermoforming, and improved melt strength. |
| Vistamaxx 6102MED | Cast film, blown film, adhesion, cling, tack, and compounding. |
| Vistamaxx Tough T1600 | Higher toughness positioning, excellent melt strength, elasticity, PP/PE adhesion, and extruded profile use. |
Vistamaxx Tough T1600 Typical Properties
| Property | Typical Value | Test Method |
| Density | 0.860 g/cm³ | ExxonMobil Method |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate | 0.70 g/10 min at 230°C/2.16 kg | ExxonMobil Method |
| Durometer Hardness | 67 Shore A | ExxonMobil Method |
| Flexural Modulus – 1% Secant | 16 MPa | ExxonMobil Method |
| Form | Pellets | Product Data |
Mechanical and Film Properties
| Property | Typical Value |
| Tensile Stress at 100% | 2.0 MPa |
| Tensile Stress at 300% | 2.7 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 13 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 870% |
| Tear Strength, Die C | 33.3 kN/m |
| Performance Positioning | Excellent melt strength, very good elasticity, high toughness, and PP/PE adhesion for film, profile, and compounding systems. |
Thermal and Processing Properties
| Property | Typical Value / Note |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 55.4°C |
| Processing Window | Wide temperature processing window |
| Drying Requirement | Drying is not required under normal conditions |
| Compounding | Can be compounded or used in a dry blend |
| Starting Processing Temperature | A good starting point is about 10°C above the highest melting point of the formulation |
Processing and Performance Notes
- Use conventional processing knowledge to ensure good mixing when blending with PP, PE, or other polymers.
- Vistamaxx Tough T1600 can help improve melt strength, elasticity, and toughness in polyolefin-based systems.
- The grade is suitable for film, extruded profile, compounding, and polymer modification applications.
- Very good chemical resistance and long-term aging performance make it useful for demanding formulation requirements.
- Application testing is recommended to confirm final processing conditions and end-use performance.
Vistamaxx Tough T1600 TDS and Product Documents
| Document | Description | Action |
| TDS | Technical Data Sheet for Vistamaxx Tough T1600 typical properties, melt strength, toughness, adhesion, and processing notes. | Request TDS |
| SDS | Safety Data Sheet for handling, storage, and safety information. | Request SDS |
| COA | Certificate of Analysis for available lot or shipment information. | Request COA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vistamaxx Tough T1600 a propylene elastomer?
Yes. Vistamaxx Tough T1600 is a propylene elastomer supplied in pellet form for film, extruded profile, compounding, and polymer modification applications.
What is Vistamaxx Tough T1600 used for?
It is used for blown film, films and sheets, extruded profiles, compounding, packaging, and polymer modification applications requiring melt strength, elasticity, toughness, and adhesion.
Can Vistamaxx Tough T1600 be blended with PP and PE?
Yes. Vistamaxx Tough T1600 can be blended with PE, PP, and other polymers, including styrenic block copolymers.
Does Vistamaxx Tough T1600 need drying before processing?
No. This material does not require drying under normal conditions and can be compounded or used in a dry blend.
What makes Vistamaxx Tough T1600 different from other Vistamaxx grades?
Vistamaxx Tough T1600 is positioned around excellent melt strength, very good elasticity, toughness, PP/PE adhesion, chemical resistance, and long-term aging performance.
Can I request Vistamaxx Tough T1600 samples and documents?
Yes. You can request pricing, TDS, SDS, COA, sample support, and application matching for Vistamaxx Tough T1600.
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The information above is based on typical product data and is provided for reference only. Typical values are not specifications. Final material selection should be verified according to processing conditions, application requirements, regulatory needs, and end-use testing.
