How to delay the aging of TPE materials?

TPE materials have gradually increased their usage in various occasions due to their advantages of easy processing, weather resistance, soft hand feel, and easy coloring. However, products made from TPE are inevitably prone to aging after prolonged use. How can we delay the aging of TPE materials? Below, the TPE editor from Shenzhen Zhongsu Wang will introduce this issue to everyone.

Effective protection against various causes of TPE aging can be achieved through the following measures:

1. Control processing conditions

Avoid excessive temperature and time during processing to reduce the thermal degradation of materials during the manufacturing process.

2. Add anti-aging additives

Adding antioxidants, UV absorbers (such as UV-327, UV-531), and light stabilizers to the formula can significantly improve the weather resistance and heat oxidative aging resistance of TPE.

3. Choose a substrate with better aging resistance

If hydrogenated TPE (such as SEBS, TPV, TPEE) is used instead of ordinary SBS, the aging resistance of the material can be greatly improved.

4. Optimize product design and usage environment

Avoid prolonged exposure of TPE products to direct sunlight, high temperatures, or chemical media. For outdoor products, surface coating or protective coating can be considered.

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