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Transparent Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) from China Suppliers: Ideal for Toys and Various Applications - Factory Direct
Product Introduction
Transparent Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) are engineered to surpass existing industry benchmarks, offering a unique combination of clarity, flexibility, and performance. Based on advanced Styrenic Block Copolymer Compounds (such as SEBS, SBS, and SIS), these materials deliver classic water-clear transparency and a soft, pleasing tactile feel. They enable the creation of aesthetically appealing and attractive products without sacrificing quality or mechanical performance. Utilizing state-of-the-art compounding technology, this product family provides a wide diversity of features—including excellent UV resistance, chemical stability, and adjustable hardness—to suit various design needs.
Whether applied in direct injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding processes, transparent TPEs ensure consistent performance and easy processability. They are ideal for a broad range of applications, including medical devices, consumer electronics, transparent grips, food contact products, and packaging components. By integrating superior aesthetics with functional reliability, this material family empowers manufacturers to meet both visual and technical requirements in innovative product designs.
Applications
Super soft and sticky, hair remover, window spider
Super soft materials, decompression toys, adult products
Highly transparent water ball, does not turn white when filled with water
Highly transparent toys, waterproof rubber rings
Highly transparent, handicrafts, swimming goggles
Transparent toys, oil-sprayed dolls
Transparent toys, oil-spraying toys, pet toys, swimming goggles
Transparent toys, oil-spraying toys, pet toys, handicrafts
Typical Material Properties Specifications
| Test property | Test method | Units | 60020TS | 60025T | 60035T | 605T | 6040T | 3015T | 3050T | 3080T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness Shore | ASTM D-2240 | Shore | 20 OO | 25 OO | 35 OO | 5-8A | 40-43A | 15-18A | 50-53A | 80-83A |
| Melt Flow index | ASTM D-1238* | g/10min | 30.5 | 21.5* | 15.7* | 15.7* | 26** | 31.2* | 26.8** | 13.4** |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D-792 | g/cm3 | 0.91 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.9 | 0.92 | 0.94 | 0.96 |
| Color | _________ | - | Transparent | |||||||
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D-412 | kgf/cm2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 30.1 | 30.1 | 25.7 | 29 | 65 | 93.6 |
| Break Elongation | ASTM D-412 | % | 800 | 800 | 820 | 820 | 590 | 450 | 600 | 600 |
| Test Conditions | test conditions: *180℃,1.2 KG | 200℃,2.16KG | - | 200℃,5KG | - | - | - | - | - | |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the main base materials used in transparent TPEs?
Transparent TPEs are formulated using advanced Styrenic Block Copolymer Compounds, specifically SEBS (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene), SBS (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene), and SIS (Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene), to achieve high clarity and durability.
Which manufacturing processes are compatible with these transparent TPEs?
These materials are highly versatile and engineered for consistent performance across standard manufacturing methods, including direct injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding processes.
What hardness options are available in this product range?
The hardness of our transparent TPEs ranges from super soft and sticky grades (like 20 OO, 25 OO, and 35 OO Shore) up to firmer structural grades (such as 15A to 83A Shore), allowing for a wide variety of design configurations.
Are these materials suitable for medical and food-contact products?
Yes, transparent TPEs are ideal for medical devices, food contact products, consumer electronics, and packaging components due to their excellent chemical stability and high purity.
Do these transparent materials turn white when exposed to water?
No. Certain specialized grades, such as those used for highly transparent water balls, are specifically engineered to remain completely transparent and do not turn white even when filled with or submerged in water.
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