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For long-term external use, they have high weather and UV resistance while maintaining mechanical performance over a wide range of temperatures.
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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.
INTERIORS/EXTERIORS TEMP STANDARD UNITS ONFLEX AF 7210-40B ONFLEX AF 7210-50B ONFLEX AF 7210-60B ONFLEX AF 7210-70B ONFLEX AF 7210-80B QUV Exposure • 1000 Hrs(0.68 W/m2 @ 340nm) • 2000 Hrs(0.68 W/m2 @ 340nm) 45°C ΔE 0.49 0.38 0.42 0.48 0.21 0.85 0.22 0.14 0.32 0.24 Xenon-Arc Exposure • 1000 Hrs(0.35 W/m2 @ 340nm) 63°C ΔE 0.63 0.84 0.34 — 0.58 Capillary Viscosity • 1341/s • 11170/s ASTM D3835 Pa*s 60 11.4 79 15 65 13 48 13.7 73 16 Ozone Resistance ASTM D1149(16) B Visual No cracks No cracks No cracks No cracks No cracks Low Temperature Brittleness ISO 812 B °C -63 -62 -62 -62 -62 OnFlex™ AF • Features: long-term sealing performance, reduced noise and vibration, grippy feel, low gloss, low odor, excellent UV resistance and weatherability, easy processability, overmolds to polypropylene • Example applications: trays, door pockets, fasteners, clips, roof rack pads, roof and door trim, and window encapsulations The need to innovate is virtually endless.