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Monprene® Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Consumer Products - Product Selector Guide

Monprene® TPEs add value to consumer products by improving product performance, aesthetics and tactile appeal. Overmolding Monprene onto a rigid plastic handle provides a soft grip that won’t slip, even when wet. Monprene grips enhance the ergonomics of common household appliances and handheld devices as does anti-skid and anti-vibration parts made from Monprene TPEs.

Download this Monprene TPE Product Selector Guide and obtain useful physical property data for the Monprene CP-10100 and CP-11100 Series, and choose the best material for your consumer product.

Monprene CP-10100 Series and CP-11100 Series

  • Standard grades developed  specifically for consumer products
  • Wide hardness range: 40 to 90 Shore A
  • Available in low and high density
  • Light, natural color for superior colorability
  • Suitable for skin contact
  • Resistant to household chemicals and cosmetics
  • Broad thermal performance
  • High flow for improved moldability
  • Excellent adhesion to polyolefins
  • Recommended for injection molding, insert, and 2K molding

Versatility Meets functionality with Monprene TPEs:

Monprene is soft enough to provide a comfort grip on a toothbrush yet tough enough to withstand hours of chewing when molded into a dog toy.   Monprene can be customized to suit the application which allows OEMs and processors more design flexibility.

  • Personal Care: grips for toothbrushes and razors
  • Writing Instruments: grips and erasers
  • Sporting Goods: swim fins, grips, cushioning
  • Hand-held Appliances and Tools: grips, buttons, anti-skid pads
  • Pet Care: dog toys, groomer grips and accessories
  • Toys

For more information about Monprene TPEs for other applications, including grades suitable for extrusion or for food contact, go to our Monprene product page.

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