Opti-Pren™ TPV 6816-40A

Opti-Pren™ TPV 6816-40A is a soft, colorable specialty thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) designed for applications requiring high flexibility and durability. Compared to standard 40 Shore A TPVs, this grade offers enhanced tensile strength, improved tear resistance and superior abrasion resistance. It is formulated to prevent oil exudation over time and is based on a polyolefin system, making it fully recyclable and suitable for processing on conventional thermoplastic equipment.

Key Features:

• Soft and highly flexible TPV grade
• Colorable for versatile design applications
• Improved tensile strength and tear resistance vs. standard 40A TPVs
• Superior abrasion resistance
• Formulated to prevent oil exudation over time
• Polyolefin-based and fully recyclable
• Shore A hardness: 40
• Low density: 0.89 g/cm³

Processing Form:

• Extrusion
• Injection molding
• Blow molding
• Thermoforming
• Vacuum forming

Processing Notes:
Drying is generally not required, but pre-drying for 2–3 hours at 80°C is recommended to improve surface finish and processing stability. Typical extrusion temperatures range from 175–190°C, while injection molding temperatures range from 190–210°C depending on the zone. This grade is incompatible with acetal and PVC; equipment must be thoroughly purged prior to processing these materials.