DuPont ETPV

engineering thermoplastic vulcanizates

The thermoplastic rubber that resists oil and heat

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Why are you interested in DuPont ETPV?

Because replacing cross-linked rubber with a thermoplastic material will significantly reduce costs.

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Introduction

DuPont ETPV

engineering thermoplastic vulcanizates

The thermoplastic rubber that resists oil and heat

a high performance cross - linked elastomer dispersed in a high performance thermoplastic elastomer
Recycling code (ISO 11469) > AEM + TPC - ET < AEM = ethylene acrylic elastomer TPC - ET = thermoplastic ether ester elastomer
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Thermoplastic elastomers

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Performance

COPE TPU TPO - V TPO - C & R

SBC Shore A
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Shore D

DuPont ETPV & cross-linked rubbers

ASTM D2000 / SAE J200 Specifications. N.b. The purpose of this chart is to give a general overview. Formulation may affect compound performance. DuPont ETPV 5

Benefits vs rubber DuPont ETPV Customer benefits advantages vs rubber Fast thermoplastic processing Significantly lower production costs Uses standard thermoplastic processing techniques No post mould curing of parts Supplied in ready to use compounded form No plasticisers Lower density Often lower material price vs high performance rubbers Recyclable
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Allows thermoplastic processors to enter new markets Higher productivity Higher quality consistency No shelf life issues Part performance not changed by plasticiser migration & no contamination Lighter components Lower production costs Allows use of regrind Meets environmental requirements
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Target applications

The target is applications where oil and / or heat (130 - 170oC) resistance are required.
Porsche 911 Turbo

The focus is on replacing cross-linked high performance rubber in applications including: Extruded hoses 2K seals and gaskets Automotive ignition coil boots and body plugs Blow molded air ducts Inner CVJ boots

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Standard grades
60A01L NC010 70A01 NC010 80A01 NC010 90A01 NC010 95A02 NC010

e.g. 1.000h at 150oC in air.

60 Shore A 70 Shore A 80 Shore A 90 Shore A 95 Shore A

e.g. 3.000h at 150oC in air.

Heat stabilized grades

60A01HSL BK001 90A01HS BK001 95 A02HS BK001

60 Shore A 90 Shore A 95 Shore A

Concentrates
MB80L NC MB80L BK Hytrel 40CB
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Lubrication, natural colour, add ~10% Lubrication, black, add ~10% Black, add ~2%
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Properties

Typical properties of different elastomers

Specific gravity
(g / cm3)

Tensile stress
100% strain (MPa)

Product
DuPont ETPV 60A01L DuPont ETPV 90A01 Hytrel 5555HS EPDM/PP 64 shore A EPDM/PP 87 shore A Cross - linked ECO rubber 70 shore A
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Strain at break
(%)

Compression set
22 h at 100C after annealing (%)

1.1 1.1 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.5

5 8 15 2 7 5
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400 350 500 400 530 300

35 55
60 at 70C for 22h 40 at 70C for 168 h 40 at 70C for 168 h

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Oil resistance at 150C

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Tensile strength retention (ISO527) 96% 98% 92% 92% 69% 69% 82% Strain at break (ISO527) 216% 106% 210% 96% 161% 170% 160%
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Oil - Time
ASTM #1 - 70 h ASTM #1 - 168 h IRM 902 - 70 h IRM 902 - 168 h IRM 903 - 70 h IRM 903 - 168 h Cecilia 20 - 1000h
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Hardness shore A (ISO868) 55 54 47 48 41 35 47

Volume increase 5% 4% 26% 20% 54% 60% 22%

Oil resistance at 150C

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Tensile strength retention (ISO527) 102% 107% 103% 105% 76% 87% 83% Strain at break (ISO527) 200% 245% 207% 228% 144% 181% 170%
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Oil - Time
ASTM #1 - 70 h ASTM #1 - 168 h IRM 902 - 70 h IRM 902 - 168 h IRM 903 - 70 h IRM 903 - 168 h Cecilia 20 - 1000h
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Hardness shore A (ISO868) 83 80 74 79 72 70 79

Volume increase 2% 3% 20% 14% 38% 35% 16%

Fluid resistance 1000h at 150C

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Heat resistance

Tensile strength after ageing in air at 150C

0h
1000 h
2000 h
3000 h

18 16

Tensile strength (MPa)

14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0
DuPont ETPV 60A01L NC010 DuPont ETPV 60A01HSL BK001
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DuPont ETPV 90A01 NC010

DuPont ETPV 90A01HS BK001

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Heat resistance

Strain at break after ageing in air at 150C

0h
1000 h
2000 h
3000 h

300 250

Strain at break (%)

200 150 100 50 0

DuPont ETPV 60A01L NC010 DuPont ETPV 60A01HSL BK001
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DuPont ETPV 90A01 NC010

DuPont ETPV 90A01HS BK001

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Heat resistance

Time to 50% retention of original strain at break in hot air

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Heat resistance

Time to 50% retention of original strain at break in hot air

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Processing

DuPont ETPV can be processed by standard thermoplastic processing techniques including:

Injection molding 2K Injection molding

Extrusion

Blow molding

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Injection molding

DuPont ETPV can be injection molded on conventional injection molding machines. When injection molding soft thermoplastic materials including DuPont ETPV, the following elements needs to be considered: Sprues and gating (angle & size) Mold surface treatment (matte) Injection speed (slow) Shrinkage (cross & in flow) DuPont ETPV needs to be dried before injection molding. Typical melt temperature is 250C
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Extrusion

DuPont ETPV can be extruded with conventional equipment into: Hose and tubes Profiles Sheets and laminates When extruding DuPont ETPV, the following elements needs to be considered: Melt temperature Screw speed Draw-down ratio DuPont ETPV needs to be dried before extrusion. Typical melt temperature is 220C
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Extrusion

Extrusion in combination with Hytrel

DuPont ETPV provides heat and chemical resistance Hytrel provides strength

Hytrel DuPont ETPV

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Blow Molding

Blow moulded air ducts Conventional PA 15% GR design 5 parts Rubber Part weight ~ 1kg ~ 0.5 kg

New design 1 part

Opportunity for DuPont ETPV

DuPont ETPV provides an opportunity to make automotive air ducts with excellent flexibility, oil and chemical resistance, and NVH performance at 150C for Less.
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Welding

Welding DuPont ETPV to Hytrel Homogeneous weld joint

Cohesive break

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Weld quality is good.

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Applications

Fuel ventilation tube

Formed to fit, this fuel vent tube is scheduled for production in a 2005 model North American car.

Better Fuel Vent Tubes for Less.

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Applications

Air brake hose

Better Air Brake Hoses for Less.

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Applications

Ignition coil boot

Better Ignition Coil Boots for Less.

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Applications

Body plug

Better Body Plugs for Less.

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Applications

Oil reservoir cover with integrated seal

Zytel 70G30 DuPont ETPV 90A01 NC010 Better Integrated Seals for Less.
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Potential Applications

Crank case ventilation hoses

DuPont ETPV provides an opportunity to make crank case ventilation hoses according to major automotive OEM requirements for resistance to blow-by gas for Less.

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Potential Applications

Oil cooler hoses

DuPont ETPV provides an opportunity make oil cooler hoses with excellent flexibility and oil resistance for Less.

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Conclusion

DuPont ETPV

engineering thermoplastic vulcanizates

The thermoplastic rubber that resists oil and heat

Properties like high performance rubber Processes like a thermoplastic Offers great cost savings Where do you see opportunities?

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