1.  Thermoplastic Vulcanisate (TPV) compounds are high performance materials designed for demanding applications where improved durability, heat or fluid resistance are required.

2.  They are composed of a highly vulcanised rbber phase dispersed throughout a thermoplastic matrix and combine the processing ease, efficiency and recyclability of a thermoplastic with the improved flexibility, low compression set and resistance to aggressive fluids of a vulcanised rubber.

3.  They have seen strong growth in automotive seals, pipe seals, and other applications where a heat resistance of up to 135°C is required.

4.  Hardness values range typically from 45 Shore A to 50 Shore D.

5.  TPVs also lend themselves to under bonnet automotive applications where improved temperature and oil resistance is required.

6.  Dryflex^® TPV is the brand name for Hexpol Thermoplastic Vulcanisate Polymer.