Polyolefin Elastomer (POE / PE Elastomer)
Composition: Ethylene–octene and ethylene–butene copolymers
Features:
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Soft with high toughness
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Excellent compatibility with other polyolefin materials
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Effectively enhances impact resistance and overall physical properties
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Outstanding weather resistance, heat-aging resistance, and compression set resistance
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Recyclable; properties can be further improved through crosslinking via peroxides, silanes, or irradiation
Appearance: Free-flowing pellets
Processability:
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Can be processed, blended, and molded using plastic or rubber processing equipment
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Suitable for multiple processing methods, including injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, and blown film
8137
Features: Falls within the medium-density range; slightly higher density than 8180 (~0.868 g/cm³); melt index ~0.5. Hardness and toughness are intermediate between 8180 and 8150.
Applications: Suitable for general impact modification, TPO applications, and injection molding or extrusion of durable components.