DuPont and Exxon Mobil: New low COF TPVs with better bonding to EPDM for automotive sealing systems

DuPont Transportation & Industrial and ExxonMobil Chemical have announced the results of their successful collaboration to develop new Santoprene thermoplastic vulcanisates (TPV) for automotive corner mould seals. By replacing traditional organic slip additives with DuPont’s engineered silicone-based additives, the two companies formulated a next-generation Santoprene TPV platform with improved bonding to EPDM substrates and a lower coefficient of friction […]