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5. Conclusion
TPEs and TPVs, thanks to their specific combination of the ease of processing of thermoplastics and the elasticity of their soft phase, partly bridge the gap between traditional thermoplastics and vulcanized rubbers. This unique combination has ensured their faster economic development than that of thermoplastics for several years now, and consumption forecasts remain optimistic for the years ahead. The range of general-purpose products is technically diversified, covering the majority of needs, technical requirements and applications. SBS, SEBS, TPO, TPE/PVC, MPR and polyolefins alloyed with various phases of dynamically cross-linked elastomer meet a wide range of mechanical and chemical properties specific to each family, while dynamic cross-linking of the elastomer phase, where possible, improves elasticity. Growth is driven partly by market share gains at the expense of cross-linked...
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Standardization
Standards mentioning thermoplastic elastomers by name have developed considerably, but do not yet cover all areas. Failing that, it is up to the parties involved in a given problem to seek out the most relevant standards for thermoplastics or rubbers, or to agree on a particular test method.
ISO standards (International Organization for Standardization)
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Economic data
Given the low level of consumption in relation to all plastics, and the small number of producers (sometimes only one worldwide per family), statistical data and even estimates on thermoplastic elastomers are rare and sometimes quite dissimilar.
Worldwide consumption
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