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Need Thermoplastic Polyelastomer Pellets (maybe?)

03/20/2007 3:04 PM

If someone could PLEASE help direct me.....I need to order in bulk (maybe 40-50 lbs) some pellets that are about 4mm in diameter (approx.)- solid but soft (like a silicone rubber compound) - spherical & uniform- translucent. If anyone has an idea of what I'm looking for or where I might find it, PLEASE send me a message- gradengail@yahoo.com

Thanks so much~ Kimberly
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Re: Need Thermoplastic Polyelastomer Pellets (maybe?)

03/20/2007 6:19 PM

Some material came into my lab awhile back. It was a bag of roughly spherical pellets, translucent and said to be thermoplastic for heated slot-die coating. Since we only do gravure coating, I tried dissolving some - took forever to dissolve! I think the name of the material was Kraton, but I'm not sure. I'll have a look tomorrow and get the contact name. If you think this may be what you're looking for, let me know.

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Re: Need Thermoplastic Polyelastomer Pellets (maybe?)

03/21/2007 9:46 AM

How about "soft pellets" used in kids' toy guns? I think "Air Soft" BB's are 6 mm in diameter, and I'd bet a fortune that they're manufactured in China. I don't have a clue what the material is. http://www.airsoftezone.com/

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