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Tough vinyl thermoplastic elastomer.


Processors can now impart a rubber-like matte finish to products made with Flexalloy compounds while still obtaining the advantages of these high-performance vinyl thermoplastic elastomers 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.  over conventional flexible vinyl and other TPEs, according to according to
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While Flexalloy 9750 Series compounds have processing and physical properties comparable to those of the general-purpose Flexalloy 9100 Series, the company has formulated them for applications where a low-gloss surface may be aesthetically desirable, as in certain consumer products and furniture trim. In addition, while glossy gloss·y  
adj. gloss·i·er, gloss·i·est
1. Having a smooth, shiny, lustrous surface: glossy satin. See Synonyms at sleek.

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 products tend to block or stick to each other, the lowgloss Flexalloy compounds are said to exhibit anti-blocking properties that ease handling of films such as bin liners Noun 1. bin liner - a plastic bag used to line a trash or garbage bin
plastic bag - a bag made of thin plastic material

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, flexible accordion accordion, musical instrument consisting of a rectangular bellows expanded and contracted between the hands. Buttons or keys operated by the player open valves, allowing air to enter or to escape. The air sets in motion free reeds, frequently made of metal.  hose and mating parts such as weatherstripping for windows and doors.

Flexalloy 9750 compounds are available in durometer A hardnesses ranging from 35 to 80.

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Title Annotation:Materials
Publication:Rubber World
Date:Sep 22, 2005
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