Surlyn® Ionomer
DuPont™ Surlyn® resins are ionically cross-linked thermoplastics based upon ethylene copolymerised with carboxyl groups and a metal ion to give a unique material. They deliver impact toughness, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance in a variety of consumer and industrial products, or use in other plastics as a modifier.
Also typically used as a food contact or seal layer in flexible packaging, DuPont™ Surlyn® packaging resins are optimised for efficient blown film and extrusion coating. Choose from a wide variety of proven grades, to meet specific packaging needs. Overall Surlyn® resins give design versatility, crystal-like transparency and chemical resistance.
Typical Surlyn® Applications
- Clothes hangers
- Decorative automotive trims
- Food packaging
- Football boot soles
- Golf ball covers
- Perfume bottle caps
- Screwdriver handles
- Shampoo bottles
- Thermoformed shoe inserts
- Watch straps
Surlyn® Decorative Grades
- Abrasion resistance
- Easy to colour
- Excellent impact at low temperatures
- Excellent transparency
- Food compliant grades
- High chemical resistance
- Injection moulded, extruded or blow moulded
- Soft touch feel possible
- Tremendous gloss
Surlyn® Extrusion Grades
- Enhanced processability
- Resistant to UV light
- Excellent clarity at a wide range of temperatures
- High chemical resistance
- Toughness at low temperatures
Surlyn® Packaging Grades
- Ability to be joined by low temperature sealing methods
- Excellent pinhole resistance compared to LDPE
- Excellent tear strength
- Gas barrier properties similar to LDPE films
- Heat sealability leading to good hot-tack strength
Useful information
Surlyn(TM)_Extrusion_Guide Surlyn(TM)_Injection_Moulding_Guide
