Dow Engage® 8157 Polyolefin Elastomer

Description: Engage® 8157 polyolefin elastomer is a loose talc surface coated ethylene-octene copolymer. The talc is untreated and has a nominal 1µm particle size. This product offers the exceptional properties of Engage® 8150 with the added potential of handling these polymer pellets in bulk containers. Engage® 8157 has excellent flow characteristics and provides good impact properties in blends with polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). It is widely used in TPO applications where excellent low temperature impact properties are desired. Talc addition significantly improves ability to handle the polymer, but severe blocking can occur if the material is stored under severe conditions (i.e., long duration, elevated temperatures, and/or high weight loadings). To minimize temperature effects, product should be stored at temperatures well below its melting point of 56°C.Information provided by manufacturer.This former DuPont Dow Elastomers product line is now produced by Dow Chemical.