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LOTEK

LOTEK 7020 (Ethylene Acrylic Acid Zinc  IONOMER)

Key features

Recommended processing conditions and resin handling

IOTEK 7020 is a low melt-index zinc ionomer, intended for molding applications.

It is typically used for injection molding of items that need to keep good low temperature mechanical properties.

Processing conditions:
IOTEK 7020 can be processed on equipment normally used for LDPE.
Melt temperature : 200 - 230 °C

Warning:

To minimize corrosion risk, all exposed metal surfaces in the extruder and die should be made from corrosion resistant metals or nickel/chrome plated. 

Iotek 7020 should be fed into the extruder after LDPE of a similar or higher melt index. Machines should always be completely purged with LDPE or a suitable cleaning compound before shutdown.

Cation containing polymers pick up moisture from the atmosphere if exposed for prolonged periods. It is therefore recommended to re-seal  tightly the package after each production run molding.

Typical values 

 General properties Test Method(based on) Unit Typical Value
Melt index D 1238 g/10 min 1.5
Density D 1928 / 1505 g/cm 3 0.966
Melting point (DSC) D 3418 °C 84
Crystallization point (DSC) D 3418  °C 56
Vicat Softening Point D 1525 °C 60

Plaque properties

Test Method(based on) Unit Typical Value
Tensile strength at break D 638 MPa 23
Yield strength D 638 MPa 13
Elongation at break D 638 % 450
1 % Secant Modulus D 638 MPa 135
Hardness Shore D D 2240  53
Flexural Modulus (3 mm) D 790 MPa 175
Abrasion resistance (weight loss) D 1242 mg 22
Rebound resilience DIN 53512 % 43