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Solutions for Automotive Applications
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INDUSTRY BULLETIN
STANDARD UNITS ONFLEX LO 7120-45N
Volatile Organic Compounds VDA 278 ug/g(ppm) 41
Fogging VDA 278 ug/g(ppm) 521
Odor
• Control
• Dry conditions
• Wet conditions
SAE J1351 (15) 1-10 Scale 1
2
1
Compression Set (23°C)
• 22 hours
• 70 hours
ASTM D395 % 14.4
14.6
Capillary Viscosity
• 1341/s
• 11170/s
ASTM D3835 Pa*s 35
7
HVAC SYSTEMS
OnFlex™ LO
• Features: low VOC/FOG, low odor, good compression set, easy processing, overmolds to polypropylene
• Example applications: seals and flaps in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
CHARACTERISTICS ONFLEX™
LO
ONFLEX™
AF
TPE
GENERAL
PURPOSE
TPV TPO
Volatile Organic Compounds (VDA 278) Very Low Moderate Moderate Moderate Very Low
Fogging (VDA 278 & DIN 75201) Very Low Moderate Moderate High Very Low
Odor (VDA 270 Requirement ≤3.0) ≤3.0 ≤3.0 >3 >3 ≤3.0
Gloss Level Low Low Low Very Low High
Tactile Feel Grippy Grippy Grippy Grippy Waxy
Pre-Drying Required No No No Yes No
Raw Material Costs $$ $$ $$ $$$ $
Compression Set @ RT Good Good Good Excellent N/A
Compression Set @ ≥70°C Moderate Moderate Moderate Good N/A
UV Resistance Good Excellent Good Good Good
Weatherability Good Excellent Good Good Good
Hardness Range Low to High Low to High Low to High Low to High High
Density (g/ml) 1.15 0.99 0.90–1.20 0.95–0.98 0.90–1.20
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARING TPE, TPV, TPO
Grades shown on both pages are representative of solutions manufactured in North America, more grades available globally.
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