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Hyundai EP1025BN/8901 TPE

Hyundai EP1025BN/8901 TPE is a high-performance thermoplastic elastomer from Hyundai’s EP series, offering excellent elasticity, processability, and oil resistance. Designed for automotive seals and soft-touch components, it features balanced hardness (Shore A 25), good flow, low compression set, and RoHS-compliant formulation—ideal for injection molding and extrusion applications.
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  • hyundai ep1025bn 8901 tpe_f3f23b74

Features Of Hyundai EP1025BN/8901 TPE

  1. Excellent soft-touch feel with balanced hardness (Shore A 25) for ergonomic design.

  2. Outstanding adhesion to polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) without primer or surface treatment.

  3. Good low-temperature flexibility down to –40 °C, maintaining elasticity in cold environments.

  4. High melt flow index (MFI: 12 g/10 min @ 200 °C/5 kg) enabling efficient injection molding and thin-wall processing.

  5. RoHS-compliant formulation with no added phthalates, heavy metals, or halogenated flame retardants.

Typical Applications Of Hyundai EP1025BN/8901 TPE

  1. Overmolded grips for power tools and hand-held appliances.

  2. Soft-touch automotive interior components including trim bezels and control knobs.

  3. Sealing rings and gasketing for consumer electronics enclosures.

  4. Ergonomic housings for medical devices requiring tactile feedback and chemical resistance.

  5. Flexible hinges and living hinges in packaging and disposable healthcare products.

Specifications Of Hyundai EP1025BN/8901 TPE

Chemical TypeThermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) — Styrenic Block Copolymer (SBC) based
Product FormPellets
AppearanceTranslucent off-white granules
Shore Hardness (A Scale)25 ± 2
Melt Flow Index (MFI)12 g/10 min (200 °C / 5 kg)
Density0.90 g/cm³
Key FeaturesPP/PE adhesion, soft-touch, low-temperature flexibility, easy processing
ComplianceRoHS 2011/65/EU, REACH SVHC-free, FDA extractables tested


Hyundai EP1025BN/8901 TPE – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary function of Hyundai EP1025BN/8901 TPE in polymer formulations?

A: Hyundai EP1025BN/8901 TPE is a thermoplastic elastomer designed to enhance flexibility, impact resistance, and melt processability in polyolefin-based compounds—commonly used as a compatibilizer or soft-phase modifier in PP/EPDM blends and similar systems.


Q2: Is EP1025BN/8901 suitable for applications requiring food contact compliance?

A: While EP1025BN/8901 is formulated without intentionally added heavy metals or known SVHCs, it is not pre-certified for food contact use. End-use compliance must be verified by the compounder through full formulation testing and regulatory review per applicable regional requirements.


Q3: How does processing temperature affect the performance of EP1025BN/8901 during extrusion or injection molding?

A: EP1025BN/8901 exhibits good thermal stability within standard TPE processing windows (typically 170–220 °C). Excessive residence time or temperatures above 230 °C may lead to partial degradation, resulting in reduced elasticity and surface quality—optimal conditions should be established via trial runs under actual production parameters.


Q4: Can EP1025BN/8901 be blended with other TPEs or thermoplastics beyond polypropylene?

A: Yes—it shows favorable compatibility with various polyolefins (e.g., HDPE, LDPE) and certain engineering thermoplastics such as PA6 and PC when appropriate compatibilization strategies are applied. Compatibility with polar resins generally benefits from tailored additive packages or functionalized grades.



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