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MULTIFLEX™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
MULTIFLEX™ replaces thermoset rubber in demanding automotive applications.
From interior features such as cup holders and mat bins to airbag covers and exterior weather seals, MULTIFLEX™ offers remarkably high performance in a wide range of applications.
In addition to exceptional colorability and resistance to color degradation, it is resistant to alcohols, acids, aqueous solutions, bases, and detergents. MULTIFLEX™ has advanced thermal and electrical properties that help reduce costs via streamlined processing. It enables design freedom and recyclability.
Uses
- Airbag covers
- EV and traditional automotive interior/exterior parts
- Cooling lines
- Soft-touch trim
- Mats for bins and cup holders
- Climate control seals for HVAC shutter grill seals, air grip shutter
- Semi-dynamic and static weather seals
- Trim-to-glass or trim-to-metal seals
- Glass encapsulation
- Air grid shutter (radiator front cover)
- Vehicle window and door seals
Advantages
- Low density
- Hardness from 10 ShA to 55 ShD
- Adapted to most thermoplastic processes
- Good weatherability (UV and ozone)
- Use temperature from -40 to 120°C
- Transparency possible
- Colorable
Markets
Automotive
Industrial
Consumer electronics
Learn more Multibase™ Product Family
Three innovative solutions. Limitless opportunities.
Discover the exceptional benefits of MULTIBASE™, MULTIFLEX™, and TPSiV® and unlock a full range of solutions to support your latest product design across a variety of industries.
Product families
MULTIFLEX™ solutions provide efficiency and comfort in everyday life. Our product families offer unique performance and processing features.
Olefinic thermoplastic elastomers offer good thermal resistance and cold impact performance.
Styrenic-based thermoplastic elastomers combine soft touch, elasticity, and compression set performances.
Silicone-enhanced solutions deliver very good scratch- and abrasion-resistance and superior surface quality.
Safety data sheets (SDS)
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MULTIFLEX™ TPE for automotive applications