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OPTEMA®TC-220
Ethylene Methyl Acrylate Copolymer for Compounding

Description
OPTEMA TC-220 is an ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer which can be used for making alloys, blends, and compounds, or be injection molded where softness and flexibility are required.

Applications
1. Compatibilizer or impact modifier for engineering
thermoplastics
Resin Properties Test Based On Units (SI) Typical Value
Melt Index ExxonMobil Method g/10 min 5.0
Methyl Acrylate ExxonMobil Method wt % 24
Density ExxonMobil Method g/cm3 0.945
Peak Melting Temperature ExxonMobil Method °F (°C) 156(69)

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) 3900 (27)
Vicat Softening Point   ASTM D-1525 °F (....C) 109(43)
Tensile Impact Strength   ASTM D-1822 ft lb/in 2 (kJ/m 2 ) 280(580)
Hardness, 15s Shore A
Shore D		 ASTM D-2240 - 82
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