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OPTEMA®TC-130
Ethylene Methyl Acrylate Copolymer for Specialty Applications

Description
OPTEMA TC-130 is an ethylene methyl acryl ate copolymer which can be used for making blends and compounds or can be injection molded where softness and flexibility are required.

Applications
1. Injection molding
2. Compatibilizer or impact modification of engineering 
thermoplastics
Resin Properties Test Based On Units (SI) Typical Value
Melt Index Exxon Mobil Method g/10 min 20
Methyl Acrylate Exxon Mobil Method wt % 21.5
Density Exxon Mobil Method g/cm3 0.941
Peak Melting Temperature Exxon Mobil Method  °F (°C) 187(75)
Physical Properties
Tensile Strength @ Break ASTM D-638 psi (MPa) 1300 (9)
Elongation 3 @ Break ASTM D-638   >800
Flexural Modulus   ASTM D-790 psi (MPa) 4900 (34)
Vicat Softening Point   ASTM D-1525 °F (....C) 109 (43)
Tensile Impact Strength   ASTM D-1822 ft lb/in 2 (kJ/m 2 ) 230 (480)
Hardness, 15s Shore A
Shore D		 ASTM D-2240 - 85
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