Dow ENGAGE™ 8003 is a high-performance ethylene-octene copolymer with excellent flow characteristics, suitable for a wide range of general-purpose thermoplastic elastomer applications. It provides superb impact properties when blended with PP and PE, and offers high filler loading capacity and outstanding peroxide cure capability. When cross-linked, it delivers exceptional heat aging, compression set, and weather resistance, making it suitable for high-performance electrical insulation and jacketing.
Excellent flow properties: High melt index enables high-speed injection molding and extrusion, improving production efficiency.
Superior impact performance: Significantly enhances the impact resistance of PP/PE blends, reducing the risk of embrittlement.
High filler loading capacity: Allows high-proportion filler addition to optimize formulation cost and performance.
Cross-linkable: Supports peroxide, silane, or radiation cross-linking, greatly improving heat aging, compression set, and weather resistance after curing.
Excellent electrical properties: Ideal for wire and cable insulation with high electrical performance requirements.
Strong compliance: Meets EU, U.S. FDA, and Japanese food contact standards.
Polymer modification: As a toughener for PP/PE, improving impact resistance of appliance housings and automotive trim.
Wire & cable: Cable insulation and jacketing, ensuring long-term stability with excellent electrical properties and weather resistance.
General-purpose thermoplastic elastomers: Seals and cushions, suitable for harsh environments such as high temperatures and outdoor use after cross-linking.
High-fill composites: As a carrier resin for masterbatch production, reducing costs while maintaining elasticity.
TPO products: Automotive bumpers and exterior panels, improving low-temperature crash resistance and durability.
| Property | Nominal Value (SI / English) |
|---|---|
| Physical | |
| Density | 0.885 g/cm³ |
| Melt Index (190°C/2.16 kg) | 1.0 g/10 min |
| Mooney Viscosity (ML 1+4, 121°C) | 22 MU |
| Mechanical (Compression Molded) | |
| Tensile Modulus - 100% Secant | 4.80 MPa / 696 psi |
| Tensile Strength (Break) | 18.2 MPa / 2640 psi |
| Tensile Elongation (Break) | 640 % |
| Flexural Modulus - 1% Secant | 33.7 MPa / 4890 psi |
| Flexural Modulus - 2% Secant | 32.6 MPa / 4730 psi |
| Elastomer Properties | |
| Tear Strength | 61.0 kN/m / 348 lbf/in |
| Durometer Hardness, Shore A | 84 |
| Durometer Hardness, Shore D | 31 |
| Thermal | |
| Glass Transition Temperature | -46.0 °C / -50.8 °F |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 63.0 °C / 145 °F |
| Compliance | |
| EU Regulation | EU 10/2011 |
| FDA Compliance | 21 CFR 177.1520(c)3.2c, DMF |
| Japanese Compliance | Japan Hygienic Olefin and Styrene Plastics Association |
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