Product	Explanation	Usage	Origin
Milastomer TM	Thermoplastic Olefinic Elastomer, TPV	Automotive parts, construction and building, electric wire sheeting	Mitsui Chemicals Japan

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.'s plastics and synthetic rubber manufacturing technology and expertise has yielded Milastomer�, a Thermoplastic Olefinic Elastomer. There are various grades of the company's thermoplastic olefinic elastomer available, ranging from soft grades like vulcanized rubber to semi-hard grades such as RIM urethane. Unlike conventional rubber, this elastomer does not need compounding or vulcanization once it has reached the end user. Additionally, all grades of the Thermoplastic Olefinic Elastomer can be molded or extruded similar to polyethylene and polypropylene and, like PVC, they offer excellent moldability when processed on calendering machines. Characteristics Excellent chemical resistance Excellent long-term stability Excellent mechanical strength Superb heat resistance Excellent moldability, especially for composite molding with other polyolefins High weatherablity Light weight and recyclable Low temperature stability Non-halogenated emissions when disposed of by combustion Superb electrical characteristics Additional information on these and other Thermoplastic Olefinic Elastomer automotive applications is available on our automotive website.

Applications:

automotive parts, civil engineering and building materials, electrical cables, etc.

Do you have any further questions? Do not hesitate to contact us:

Marc Dittmar Product Manager Tel.: +49-211-9386 477 Fax: +49-211-9386 422 Email: m.dittmar@mitsui.com