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Opti-Flex™ TPO 2620-60A
Opti-Flex TPO 2620-60A is a clear, flexible, specialty polypropylene-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-O) from the Opti-Flex TPO 2600 series. It offers high flow properties for improved injection molding and combines flexibility with silky touch and excellent clarity. It is suitable for food-contact applications, EPR/EPDM-free, and fully compatible with polypropylene.
Key Features:
- High-flow for easy injection molding
- Excellent clarity and silky surface finish
- Flexible polypropylene-based formulation
- Food-contact compliant and recyclable in PP stream
Processing Form:
- Injection Molding
Processing Notes:
Process at 160 °C with mold temperature 10–20 °C. No drying necessary. Use PP or PE as purge materials and LDPE masterbatch for coloring.
Application:
Food contact applications
Hardness:
60A
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.
