SBS/SEBS (Styrene Butadiene Styrene or Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene)
This plastic, which is a cheaper alternative to for TPV, can be produced in various hardnesses and used for toothbrushes, caps and covers.
Applications
Toothbrushes, handles, caps and lids.
Properties
Cheaper alternative to TPV, varying hardness levels possible, easy to process, poor UV resistance, poorly resistant to certain animal fats, oils and fuels, material becomes sticky with age and is not suitable for mounting on other rubber components (O-rings) as oil migrates.
