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OPTEMA®TC-115
Ethylene Methyl Acrylate Copolymer for Speciality Applications

Description
OPTEMA TC-115 is an ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer which can be used as a compatibilizer and impact modifier for engineering thermoplastics. It has been processed at temperatures up to 625....F without thermal degradation.

Applications
1. Compatibilizer or impact modifier for engineering thermoplastics
2. Heat seal layer

Physical Properties
Tensile Strength 3 @ Break ASTM D-638 psi (MPa) 1900 (13)
Elongation 3 @ Break ASTM D-638 % >800
Flexural Modulus   ASTM D-790 psi (MPa) 8300 (57)
Vicat Softening Point   ASTM D-1525 °F (°C) 149 (65)
Tensile Impact Strength   ASTM D-1822 ft lb/in 2 (kJ/m 2 ) 260 (560)
Hardness, 15s Shore A
Shore D		 ASTM D-2240 - 91
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Resin Properties Test Based on  SI Units Typical Values
Melt Index Exxon Mobil Method g/10 min 0.7
Methyl Acrylate Exxon Mobil Method wt % 16.5
Density Exxon Mobil Method g/cm3 0.938
Peak Melting Temperature Exxon Mobil Method °F (°C) 185(85)