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OPTEMA®TC-221
Ethylene Methyl Acrylate Copolymer for Specialty Applications

Description
OPTEMA TC-221 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. Co extruded tie layer for flexible packaging applications

2. Compatibilizer or impact modifier for engineering thermoplastics Hot melt adhesives Sealants
Resin Properties Test Based On Units (SI) Typical Value
Melt Index Exxon Mobil Method g/10 min 5.0
Methyl Acrylate Exxon Mobil Method wt % 27
Density Exxon Mobil Method g/cm3 0.948
Peak Melting Temperature Exxon Mobil Method °F (°C) 147(64)
Physical Properties
Tensile Strength @ Break ASTM D-638 psi (MPa) 1100(8)
Elongation 3 @ Break ASTM D-638 % >800
Flexural Modulus   ASTM D-790 psi (MPa) 2800 (19)
Vicat Softening Point   ASTM D-1525 °F (....C) 102(39)
Tensile Impact Strength   ASTM D-1822 ft lb/in 2 (kJ/m 2 ) 280(590)
Hardness, 15s Shore A
Shore D		 ASTM D-2240 - 79
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