摘要 |
A thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) composition and articles for using the same are provided. In one or more embodiments, the TPV comprises a dispersed, at least partially vulcanized rubber component; a thermoplastic component; and a nucleating agent, wherein the composition has a Shore A Hardness of at least 60 and a Shore D Hardness less than 50. The thermoplastic vulcanizate composition may be useful as a covering or sheath (i.e. jacket) disposed about elongated conduits for transporting fluids, or about cables containing electrical power cables, electrical conductors, fiber optics, data lines, or other communication lines, as well as for securing wires, ropes, etc.
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