S.O.E.™ S1609

S.O.E.™ S1609 is a selective hydrogenated type SEBS with excellent shock absorption properties. It is particularly used as a shock absorption modifier for foams made from EVA and TPO.

Enhancing the Value of Sports Products with Excellent Shock Absorption

S.O.E.™ S1609 is a selective hydrogenated type SEBS with excellent shock absorption properties. It exhibits excellent crosslinking properties and is used as a shock absorption modifier for foams made from EVA and olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPO). It is used in midsoles of footwear, significantly improving comfort and safety during exercise.

Overview of S.O.E.™ S1609 Grades

Features of S.O.E.™ S1609

Special SEBS with selective hydrogenation type of soft block copolymer

Shock absorption modifier for foams made from EVA and TPO

Excellent crosslinking property

Typical Applications and Uses of S.O.E.™ S1609

Footwear

Physical Property Table of S.O.E.™ S1609

		Measurement Conditions	Unit	S1609
Hydrogenation		-	-	Selective
Density		ISO 1183	g/cm³	1.02
Styrene		Asahi Kasei Method	wt%	67
MFR	230°C・ 2.16kg	ISO 1133	g/10 min	9.4
A Hardness	0s	ISO 7619	-	82
A Hardness	10s	ISO 7619	-	62
Tensile Properties	100%Mo.	ISO 37	MPa	2.5
	200%Mo.		MPa	3.4
	300%Mo.		MPa	4.9
	Tensile Strength		MPa	17.8
	Elongation at Break		%	602
Melt Viscosity (200°C)	122(1/s)	Asahi Kasei Method	Pa・s	920
Melt Viscosity (200°C)	1.216(1/s)	Asahi Kasei Method	Pa・s	207
Melt Viscosity (230°C)	122(1/s)	Asahi Kasei Method	Pa・s	597
Melt Viscosity (230°C)	1.216(1/s)	Asahi Kasei Method	Pa・s	160
tanδ Peak Temperature		Torsion mode, 1Hz	°C	17
Refractive Index		JIS K 7142	-	1.57
Product Form		-	-	Pellets

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