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Thermoplastic elastomer composition, use thereof, method for producing same, ethylene/α-olefin/unconjugated polyene copolymer and use thereof

US11078352B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2016
Grant dateAug 3, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2312/04
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

[Problem] The purpose of the invention is to provide: a thermoplastic elastomer composition capable of providing molded articles that are lightweight, have better oil resistance than those provided by conventional cross-linked thermoplastic elastomers, and have hardness and mechanical properties such as tensile strength and tensile elongation that are equal to or superior to those provided by conventional cross-linked thermoplastic elastomers; and an ethylene/α-olefin/unconjugated polyene copolymer having little compression set at low temperature as well as flexibility and an excellent balance of rubber elasticity at low temperature and tensile strength at normal temperature.[Solution] Produced are: a thermoplastic elastomer composition obtained by dynamically crosslinking a mixture containing a crystalline olefin polymer (A), an ethylene/α-olefin (having 4-20 carbon atoms)/unconjugated polyene copolymer (1B) that satisfies specific requirements, and a phenol resin-based crosslinking agent (C); and an ethylene-α-olefin/unconjugated polyene copolymer (2B) that satisfies specific requirements.

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