Get the technical data sheet (TDS) and specifications of virgin ExxonMobil Vistamaxx 6102 POE resin. Discover its rubber-like flexibility, low-temperature impact resistance, and premium applications in flexible packaging, films, and plastic modification.
| Manufacturer | ExxonMobil |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.862 g/cm³ |
| MFR | 3.0 g/10min |
| Flexural Modulus | 12.3 MPa |
Note: See the product description for additional technical specifications
ExxonMobil Vistamaxx™ 6102 POE (Polyolefin Elastomer / propylene-based elastomer) is a high-performance material developed and manufactured by the global petrochemical leader, ExxonMobil, utilizing its proprietary Exxpol™ metallocene catalyst technology. In terms of physical appearance, the product presents as high-purity translucent round pellets, featuring excellent textural uniformity and visual cleanliness.
As a benchmark grade in the elastomer industry, Vistamaxx™ 6102 holds an irreplaceable leading position in polymer modification and plastics processing. It breaks the traditional boundaries between rubber and thermoplastics, combining high elasticity, strong toughness, and outstanding compatibility with polyolefins. This grade is widely utilized across diverse industrial sectors such as high-end cast films, plastic toughening modification, automotive parts, overmolding co-extrusion, and hot melt adhesives, serving as a core modifier for global B2B buyers to enhance the added value of their end products.
The following physical, mechanical, and thermal property data strictly correspond to the original manufacturer’s standards, providing an accurate digital reference for your material selection:
| Physical Properties | Test Value | Test Unit | Test Standard |
| Density | 0.862 | g/cm3 | ASTM D1505 |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate | 3 | g/10min | ExxonMobil Method |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (2.16 kg, 190 °C) | 1.5 | g/10min | ExxonMobil Method |
| Shore Hardness A (Time 15 sec) | 66 | — | ASTM D2240 |
| Mechanical Properties | Test Value | Test Unit | Test Standard |
| Tensile Stress(Strain 100%) | 1.9 | MPa | ASTM D412 |
| Tensile Stress(Strain 300%) | 2.2 | MPa | ASTM D412 |
| Flexural Modulus, 1% Secant | 12.3 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Tear Strength | 34.4 | kN/m | ASTM D624C |
| Tension Set | 18 | % | ASTM D412 |
| Thermal Properties | Test Value | Test Unit | Test Standard |
| Vicat Softening Point | 52.2 | °C | ASTM D1525 |
The technical data sheet (TDS) of ExxonMobil Vistamaxx™ 6102 POE material from ExxonMobil corporation, if there are differences, please refer to the official website of ExxonMobil.
Exceptional Flexibility & Elasticity: With a Shore hardness of 66A and a flexural modulus of only 12.3 MPa, it exhibits rubber-like flexibility and resilience. Its tension set is as low as 18%, providing finished products with an excellent tactile feel and fatigue resistance life.
Superb Compatibility with Polyolefins: Due to its unique propylene-based backbone structure, it exhibits excellent natural compatibility with both polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). It functions as an outstanding blending modifier in compounding systems, drastically increasing impact strength without delamination.
Excellent Low-Temperature Impact Resistance: It maintains the segmental mobility of its polymer chains even in ultra-low temperature environments. It can be used as an efficient impact modifier to significantly improve the brittle fracture defects of rigid PP or PE under extreme cold conditions.
Optimized Processing Flowability & Melt Strength: Featuring a melt index of 1.5 g/10min at 190 °C / 2.16kg, it demonstrates excellent melt strength and shear-thinning behavior. It is perfectly suited for cast extrusion, blown film, injection molding, and overmolding, helping to shorten processing cycles.
Low Tackiness & High Purity: Compared to traditional impact modifiers, Vistamaxx 6102 exhibits a lower tendency for surface gels and blocking during processing and storage, ensuring a flawless surface appearance for films or molded parts.
The versatile physical properties of ExxonMobil Vistamaxx™ 6102 POE allow it to be widely applied across multiple industrial and consumer goods sectors:
High-End Flexible Packaging & Films: Commonly used in the core or heat-seal layers of high-performance cast polypropylene (CPP) films, stretch wrap films, and multi-layer co-extruded packaging films. It significantly lowers the seal initiation temperature (SIT) while dramatically improving the tensile, puncture, and stretch recovery performance of the films.
Plastic Modification & Toughening: Broadly applied as a base resin for modification masterbatches or directly dry-blended into rigid polypropylene (PP) systems. It is used to manufacture impact-resistant appliance housings, high-toughness injection molded toys, as well as industrial containers and plastic pallets used in harsh cold environments.
Automotive Components: In the automotive industry, it is frequently used to formulate high-performance thermoplastic polyolefins (TPO) for manufacturing car bumpers, door trim panels, and weatherstrips that require superior weatherability, scratch resistance, and low-temperature flexibility.
Consumer Electronics & Soft-Touch Overmolding: Due to its safe environmental profile and excellent soft rubber texture, it is widely utilized for overmolding PP liners on handheld electronic device housings, sports equipment grips, and daily consumer tool handles.
Q: Does ExxonMobil Vistamaxx™ 6102 POE require drying prior to injection molding or extrusion processing?
A: As a pure polyolefin material, Vistamaxx™ 6102 has extremely low water absorption and typically does not require pre-drying, allowing it to be fed directly into the processing hopper. However, if the raw material has been exposed to high-humidity environments during transport or storage, or has encountered condensation inside the packaging due to temperature differentials, it is recommended to dry it in a dehumidifying dryer at 50 °C – 60 °C for 1 – 2 hours to ensure that trace surface moisture does not cause splay marks during molding.
Q: What is the core difference between Vistamaxx™ 6102 and traditional ethylene-based POEs (such as standard octene or alkene-copolymerized POE)?
A: The core differences lie in matrix compatibility and melt viscosity behavior. Vistamaxx™ 6102 is a propylene-based copolymer, meaning its compatibility, interfacial adhesion strength, and dispersion uniformity when blended with polypropylene (PP) are significantly superior to traditional ethylene-based POEs. In PP impact modification, using Vistamaxx better preserves the original high transparency and surface gloss of the substrate, and the final molded parts are far less prone to peeling or delamination.
Q: Does this material grade comply with major global environmental regulations, such as RoHS or food contact compliance?
A: Yes. Virgin Vistamaxx™ 6102 resin produced by ExxonMobil features exceptionally high chemical purity. It fully complies with the EU RoHS Directive, REACH Regulations, and Halogen-Free requirements, containing no heavy metals or phthalate plasticizers. Furthermore, under specific processing regulations, this grade complies with US FDA and EU standards for food contact materials (FCM), making it perfectly safe for food packaging films and consumer goods. For the latest official Declaration of Compliance (DoC), please contact your designated distributor.
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