Elastomers/TPEs
Adhesive and Plasticizer Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene TPE — Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene (SIS) block copolymer
SIS is known for its excellent adhesion properties and low processing temperatures. It serves as a key component in pressure-sensitive adhesives and hot-melt adhesives.
SISKraton™ GSolprene®
Manufacturers
3
Grades
3
Applications
5
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 0.90 - 0.94 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.1 %
- Transparency
- Opaque
- Shrinkage
- 1.0 - 2.0 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 0.001 - 0.01 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 1 - 5 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 600 - 1000 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- Poor
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- -55 to -50 °C
- Melting Point
- N/A (softening point around 60-90 °C)
- Continuous Service Temperature
- -50 to 70 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- N/A
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 2.5 - 3.0
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^15 - 10^17 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 20 - 30 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Good
- Bases
- Good
- Solvents
- Resists water, dilute acids/bases; dissolves in aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons
- UV Resistance
- Poor
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Limited
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
Anionic PolymerizationCompoundingHot Melt Extrusion
Applications
Pressure-sensitive adhesives
Hot-melt adhesives
Sealants
Diapers
Masking tape
Available grades
SIS D6152SIS D6157SIS D6161
Manufacturers
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