Color Master offer 3 categories of TPEs
| TYPE | COMMON NAME | COMPOSITION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Thermoplastic Styrenics | TPS or TPE-S | Compounds of Styrene Based Reactor Block Copolymers |
| Thermoplastic Vulcanizates | TPV or TPE-V | Compounded Alloys of Polypropylene and Vulcanized Rubber |
| Thermoplastic Olefins | TPO or TPE-O | Compounded Blends of Polypropylene and Non-Vulcanized Rubber |
Property Comparisons
| PROPERTY | GOOD | BETTER | BEST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Temperature Limit | TPO | TPV | TPS |
| High Temperature Limit | TPS | TPO | TPV |
| Compression Set | TPO | TPS | TPV |
| Hydrocarbon Resistance | TPS | TPO | TPV |
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