Characteristics- wide hardness range
- does not require vulcanisation-quite higher saving on the processing costs
- remains flexible at low temperatures
- high temperature resistance
- electrical insulator with very low conductivity
- has grades with very low conductivity
- has grades with very low compression set
- grades with very high abrasion resistance
- excellent tear resistance
- 100% recyclable
- PVC free
- resistance to solvents
- resistance to oil
- resistance to acids, bases, and detergents
- resistance to UV and ozone
- resistance to bacterial and fungus growth
- has low toxic potential, with many grades conforming with FDA regulations
- halogen free flame retardancy
- coloured grades available
- allows direct colouring during processing by utilizing coloured PP and PE masterbatches
- 2-shot moulding onto many other plastics
- appropriate co-extrusion process
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