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 |
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