Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

DOW Elvax 3185 Toughener

DOW Elvax 3185 Toughener is a copolymer ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) resin from Dow’s Elvax series, engineered to enhance impact resistance and flexibility in PVC, polyolefin, and engineering plastic blends—ideal for automotive, wire & cable, and packaging applications requiring durable, low-temperature toughness.
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  • dow elvax 3185 toughener_2d794078

Features Of DOW Elvax 3185 Toughener

  1. Enhanced impact resistance for rigid polyolefin and engineering thermoplastic blends.

  2. Excellent low-temperature toughness retention down to –40 °C.

  3. Good compatibility with polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE)-based systems.

  4. Enables improved ductility without significant sacrifice in stiffness or heat deflection temperature.

  5. Designed for melt-processing via extrusion and injection molding with stable rheology.

Typical Applications Of DOW Elvax 3185 Toughener

  1. Automotive interior trim components requiring crash-energy absorption.

  2. Under-the-hood parts exposed to thermal cycling and mechanical stress.

  3. Rigid packaging containers demanding drop-impact performance.

  4. Consumer electronics housings requiring dimensional stability and toughness.

  5. Industrial containers and reusable logistics pallets.

Specifications Of DOW Elvax 3185 Toughener

Chemical TypeEthylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer
Product FormPellets
AppearanceOff-white to light tan, free-flowing pellets
Primary ApplicationsToughening agent for polypropylene and polyethylene compounds
Key FeaturesHigh vinyl acetate content, optimized for dispersion and interfacial adhesion
BenefitsImproved notched Izod impact strength, enhanced crack resistance
Processing MethodExtrusion, injection molding, and compounding
Storage RecommendationStore in original sealed packaging at <25 °C and <50% RH


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