Expanding the elastomer portfolio for TPO applications

Society of Plastics Engineers, SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference 2006

Volumn 2006, Issue , 2006, Pages 85-94

  Hemphill, Jim ^a   Walton, Kim ^a  

^a DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURE; POLYOLEFINS;

ELASTOMER PORTFOLIO; TPO APPLICATIONS;

THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS;

EID: 33947324387     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

References (11)

1. Gadkari, A.C., et al., "New Ethylene/Alpha-Olefin Elastomers, Made By Single Site Constrained Geometry Catalyst, As High Performance Impact Modifiers In TPOs", Proceedings of the SPE-Automotive TPO Global Conference 2004.
2. Laughner, et. al., "Modification of Polypropylene by Ethylene/α-Olefin Elastomers Produced by Single-Site Constrained Geometry Catalyst", Proceedings of SPE-Automotive TPO Global Conference 1999.
3. Leaversuch, R., "Thermoforming Shines in Exterior Vehicle Panels", Plastics Technology Online Article: www.ptonline.com/articles/ 200211cul.html
4. Hemphill, J.J., et al., "New Advances in Elastomer Technology", Proceedings of the SPE-Automotive TPO Global Conference 2003.
5. Walton et al., "The Role of Impact Modifiers on TPOs Requiring High Melt Strength", Proceedings of the SPE-Automotive TPO Global Conference 2004.
6. Walther, B.W. et al., "Novel Thermoforming TPO Compound Developed Using Advanced Material Science", Proceedings of the SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference 2006.
7. Weaver, L.B. et al., "Novel Ethylene/ α-Olefin Copolymers- Polyproylene Blends for Thermoforming, Blow Molding, and Extruded Profiles", Proceedings of SPE Polyolefins 2006, Houston, TX., February 2006.
8. Leaversuch, R., "Blow Molding Gets Green Light in Detroit", Plastics Technology Online Article: www.ptonline.com/articles/200112fa1. html
9. Patel, S., et al., "Development Of A Slush Molded TPO Instrument Panel Skin", 2005 SAE World Congress, Detroit, MI., April 2005.
10. VERSIFY™ Plastomers and Elastomers for example along with ENGAGE™ analogs like ENR-6386 polyolefin elastomer that provides superior melt strength for thermoforming and blow-molding applications.
11. Weaver, L.B. et al., "A New Class of Higher Melting Polyolefin Elastomers for Automotive Applications", Proceedings of the SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference 2006.