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
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 |
10s | 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 |
1.216(1/s) | 207 | |||
Melt Viscosity (230°C) |
122(1/s) | Asahi Kasei Method | Pa・s | 597 |
1.216(1/s) | 160 | |||
tanδ Peak Temperature | Torsion mode, 1Hz |
°C | 17 | |
Refractive Index | JIS K 7142 | - | 1.57 | |
Product Form | - | - | Pellets |
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