TUFTEC™ M1943

TUFTEC™ M1943 is a maleic anhydride modified SEBS. It has a low styrene content and can impart flexibility to alloys with polar resins.

TUFTEC™ M Series

Flexibilize Polar Resin Alloys

TUFTEC™ M1943 is a maleic anhydride grafted SEBS with low styrene content, allowing for the flexibilizing of polar resins. It can be used as an impact modifier for polar resins and engineering plastics such as polyamide (PA). It can also be used in bonding applications for metals and polar resins.

Overview of TUFTEC™ M1943 Grade


Features of TUFTEC™ M1943

Maleic anhydride grafted SEBS

Good adhesion to metals and polar resins

Higher modification level than M1911, resulting in higher flexibility

Enables impact modification of engineering plastics such as polyamide (PA)

Can be used as a compatibilizer for styrenic, olefinic, and polar resins


Typical Applications and Uses of TUFTEC™ M1943


Physical Property Table of TUFTEC™ M1943

Test Conditions Unit M1943
Modification - - Maleic anhydride
Addition Rate Titration method wt% 1.8
Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 0.91
Styrene Asahi Kasei method wt% 20
MFR 230°C・
2.16kg
ISO 1133 g/10 min 6.5
Shore A Hardness 0s ISO 7619 - 65
10s 62
Tensile Properties 100% Mo. ISO 37 MPa 2.2
200% Mo. MPa 2.9
300% Mo. MPa 4.2
Tensile Strength MPa 13.0
Elongation at Break % 618
Melt Viscosity
(200°C)
122(1/s) Asahi Kasei method Pa・s 1,512
1.216(1/s) 438
Melt Viscosity
(230°C)
122(1/s) Asahi Kasei method Pa・s 683
1.216(1/s) 271
tanδ Peak Temperature Torsion mode,
1Hz
°C -43
Refractive Index JIS K 7142 - 1.50
Product Form - - Pellets

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

We, Asahi Kasei Group, request that customers who are considering using our products in medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other related applications (hereinafter collectively called “Medical Applications”) shall contact us and confirm our policy on Medical Applications in advance. Please consult with us for the latest status. We make no guarantees or warranties, express or implied, concerning the suitability of our products for use in Medical Applications. It is not our responsibility to determine if our products are safe, lawful, and technically suitable for intended applications.


Download Materials


View Other SEBS Product Lineups