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Opti-Flex™ TPO 2323-65A
Opti-Flex TPO 2323-65A is a clear, flexible, polypropylene-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-O) from the Opti-Flex TPO 2300 series. It is designed for extrusion but may also be transformed by injection molding when high flexibility, silky touch and clarity are required. The material is suitable for food-contact applications, free of EPR/EPDM, and recyclable within the PP stream.
Key Features:
- Clear appearance and silky touch
- Flexible polypropylene-based TPE-O formulation
- Suitable for extrusion and injection molding applications
- Food-contact compliant and recyclable in PP stream
Processing Form:
- Extrusion
- Injection Molding
Processing Notes:
This grade can be processed on conventional extrusion or injection molding equipment with melt temperatures around 170 °C and no drying required. Purge with PP or PE and use LDPE masterbatch if coloring is desired.
Application:
Food contact applications
Hardness:
66A
Delivery Form:
Pellets
Opti-Flex TPO is Designed with Sustainability in Mind
Recyclability
As a thermoplastic elastomer, TPO can be recycled during and after manufacturing, minimizing waste and contributing to a circular economy. Some Recyclass available guidelines demonstrate suitability of the solution at levels up to 10% in PP.
Lightweight for Energy Savings
As an unfilled thermoplastic elastomer, Opti-Flex TPO has an extremely low specific gravity, allowing significant weight savings vs similar TPEs of same hardness.
Durability
Excellent Tensile & Tear properties combined with good stability allow long product lifespan, thus decreasing the need for replacements, reducing resource use over time.
Eco-Friendly Alternatives
Being primarily based on polyolefins, Opti-Flex TPO exhibits some of the lower carbon footprint among virgin (fossil-based) thermoplastic elastomers of same hardness, as demonstrated by available CO2 footprint values calculated specifically.
