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Clear, soft-touch TPE is economical.


A new dear, soft-touch thermoplastic elastomer Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), sometimes referred to as thermoplastic rubbers, are a class of copolymers or a physical mix of polymers (usually a plastic and a rubber) which consist of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties.  is a "value-priced" option for personal-care products, infant products, and toys. Versaflex OM 9-802CL from GLS GLS - Guy Lewis Steele, Jr.  Corp., McHenry, Ill., is a specialty TPE TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer
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 alloy that has excellent adhesion to PC, ABS, PC/ABS PC/ABS Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene , and copolyester. It offers easy processing and clarity at a lower cost than higher performance grades, says the company. No drying is required for the 40 Shore A material, and its clarity allows for vibrant colors. Tel: (815) 385-8500 * PT Direct: 664QF

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Title Annotation:KEEPING UP WITH: Materials
Publication:Plastics Technology
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jan 1, 2006
Words:83
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