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Outstanding long-term thermal and oxidative stability for extended service life in demanding environments.
Excellent low-temperature flexibility and impact resistance down to –40 °C.
Superior compatibility with polyolefin matrices, enabling homogeneous blending and enhanced mechanical performance.
Low extractables and high purity—suitable for applications requiring stringent regulatory compliance.
Consistent melt flow behavior and excellent processability in extrusion, injection molding, and blow molding.
Automotive interior trim components including door panels, instrument clusters, and soft-touch surfaces.
Flexible packaging films requiring seal integrity, toughness, and clarity.
Medical tubing and device components where biocompatibility and sterilization resistance are critical.
Wire and cable jacketing for improved abrasion resistance and flame-retardant compound compatibility.
Consumer goods housings requiring durable, soft-touch aesthetics and recyclability.
| Chemical Type | Polyolefin Elastomer (POE), ethylene-octene copolymer |
| Product Form | Natural-colored pellets |
| Appearance | Free-flowing, uniform cylindrical pellets |
| Melt Flow Index (190 °C/2.16 kg) | 1.5–2.5 g/10 min |
| Density (ASTM D792) | 0.865–0.870 g/cm³ |
| Hardness (Shore A, ASTM D2240) | 70–75 |
| Primary Applications | Soft-touch overmolding, flexible packaging, medical tubing, automotive elastomeric parts |
| Key Features | Thermal stability, low-temperature flexibility, polyolefin compatibility, low extractables |
Q1: What is the primary function of LG Chem POE LC170GA in polymer formulations?
A: LG Chem POE LC170GA is an ethylene-octene copolymer elastomer designed primarily as a toughening agent and impact modifier—especially for rigid polyolefin systems such as PP and HDPE—enhancing ductility, low-temperature impact resistance, and melt processability without significantly compromising stiffness.
Q2: Is LC170GA compatible with polypropylene-based automotive interior compounds?
A: Yes, LC170GA demonstrates excellent compatibility with both homopolymer and copolymer polypropylene matrices, making it widely adopted in automotive interior applications—including instrument panels, door trims, and pillar covers—where balanced impact performance, surface aesthetics, and thermal stability are required.
Q3: How does LC170GA differ from conventional EPDM or EPR impact modifiers?
A: Unlike saturated EPDM or EPR, LC170GA features a metallocene-catalyzed linear structure with uniform comonomer distribution, resulting in narrower molecular weight distribution, improved dispersion in polyolefin melts, and more consistent mechanical property enhancement—particularly in thin-wall and high-shear processing conditions.
Q4: What processing methods is LC170GA optimized for?
A: LC170GA is engineered for standard thermoplastic compounding equipment and performs well in twin-screw extrusion, injection molding, and blow molding. Its low melt viscosity and thermal stability support efficient dispersion and minimal degradation during high-output processing.
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