OPPORTUNITIES FOR VERSIFY~(TM) ELASTOMERS IN FLEXIBLE TPO APPLICATIONS

摘要

The Dow Chemical Company recently developed VERSIFY~* Plastomers and Elastomers, a new family of specialty propylene-ethylene copolymers produced with a revolutionary catalyst in combination with proprietary INSITE~* Technology and solution process. The result is the breakthrough propylene and ethylene union that is opening up a new world of possibilities for polymer converters, processors and formulators in the form of new products, new applications and new markets. These olefinic polymers have a unique molecular architecture manifested by narrow molecular weight distribution and broad crystallinity distribution. The unique microstructure of the new polymers provides films, fibers, and molded parts with excellent optics, sealing and hot tack performance, elasticity, flexibility, softness and adhesion to polyolefins.