What is Santoprene®?
As one of the best examples of thermoplastic rubber on the market today, Santoprene® is used in a number of applications. Here is some background on the properties of Santoprene®, as well as some of the more common uses of the material in both the home and in public places. Santoprene® is a thermoplastic compound that is processed in much the same way as any type of plastic. The difference is that Santoprene® possesses the same levels of flexibility and durability that are commonly found with natural rubber compounds. Because of the longer life of Santoprene® in both extreme hot and cold environments, the material is often preferred over the use of rubber. Santoprene® can be processed in a variety of ways. The abrasive resistant material can be blow molded, teleformed, or injection molded with great ease. Along with the fact that the material is so easy and cost efficient to produce, Santoprene® also can be recycled. After products made with Santoprene® have seen better days, the same
