What type of material is Santoprene?

Santoprene, sometimes called Santoprene TPV (short for Thermoplastic Vulcanizates) is a dynamically vulcanized polymer alloy composed of cured EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber. To make Santoprene, EPDM rubber is broken into particles and then encased in a PP, or polypropylene matrix.

Is Santoprene RoHS compliant?

Excellent ozone resistance. RoHS compliant. Injection Notes Santoprene TPV is incompatible with acetal and PVC.

Is Santoprene toxic?

Eye Protection: Santoprene™ general purpose thermoplastic rubber does not cause significant eye irritation or eye toxicity requiring special protection.

Is Santoprene a TPU?

Thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV) are part of the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) family of polymers, but are closest in elastomeric properties to EPDM thermoset rubber, combining the characteristics of vulcanized rubber with the processing properties of thermoplastics.

Is Santoprene a silicone?

Santoprene rubber is a unique thermoplastic elastomer that combines flexibility, durability, and a great working temperature range all into one quality synthetic rubber material. The rubber compounds that make up our Santoprene sheets are a mixture of fully vulcanized EPDM rubber and polypropylene.

Is Santoprene FDA approved?

It is made out of engineered elastomer of plastic and rubber. This Santoprene TPV is FDA approved and can be used in food contact applications in the USA.

Is Santoprene flammable?

UL 94 V-1 flammability rating down to 1.5 mm.

Is Santoprene a neoprene?

Neoprene, also known as polychloroprene, is one of the first synthetic rubber products ever made. Developed in 1930 by a DuPont company scientist, neoprene is generally stronger and harder than natural rubber and more resistant to water, oils and solvents.

Where is Santoprene manufactured?

Pensacola, Florida
ExxonMobil also manufactures Santoprene™ in Pensacola, Florida.

What is neoprene sheet used for?

Seals, hoses and gaskets are made from Neoprene rubber sheeting and are often used with refrigerants and oils, both animal and vegetable. Neoprene rubber sheeting is also used to provide noise isolation in power transformers and as a base for adhesives.

Is neoprene better than rubber?

Neoprene can survive in outdoor conditions longer compared to natural rubber because of its resistant to ozone and oxidation. This allows Neoprene to not be worn out and cracked when exposed to an outside environment. The biggest disadvantage of Neoprene, however, is the relatively higher cost of the material.

Who is buying Santoprene?

Celanese Corp.
Irving-based Exxon Mobil Chemical Co. will sell its Santoprene business to Celanese Corp. for $1.15 billion, the company announced Wednesday. Celanese, a chemical and specialty materials company headquartered in Dallas, will get two manufacturing sites in Pensacola, Fla., and Newport, Wales, as part of the deal.