Product Specification
Keltan® 8550
Product Description Amorphous ethylene-propylene rubber with semi high ENB (ethylidene-
norbornene) content and a very high Mooney viscosity. DSMs properietary
Controlled Long Chain Brancing technology ensures ultra fast curing and
efficient mixing. The high level of long chain branching facilitates the
extrusion of the most intricately designed profiles.
This grade is broadly applicable e.g. solid profiles, hoses and water seals.
Supply Form Bales
Raw Material Properties
Property Nominal Value Unit Test Method
Mooney Viscosity ML (1+4) 125°C 80 ± 5 MU ISO 289/ASTM D 1646
Ethylene content 55 ± 2.1 wt % ASTM D 3900
ENB content 5.5 ± 0.5 wt % ASTM D 6047
Volatile Matter # 0.5 wt % ISO 248/ASTM D 5668
Other Product Features
Property Typical Value
Specific gravity 0.86
Total Ash # 0.5 wt % ISO 247/ASTM D 5667
Stabilizer non staining
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Product Specification
Keltan® 8550
Packaging 25 kg bales in transparent LDPE film (strippable, DSC melting temperature <
110 °C); pallets of 36 bales in corrugated cardboard box (900 kg)
Shelf life 36 months from date of production at temperatures not exceeding 30°C
in dry conditions; exposure to light has to be avoided
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