Dryflex® WS+ 51446

Dryflex® WS+ 51446 by Hexpol is a super swelling hydrophilic TPE. It is designed to give higher swell levels for applications in high saline environments, such as sea walls, defences and water-stop construction. In 8% saline solution at 23°C Dryflex® WS+ 51446 achieved double the volume swell of the standard Dryflex® WS 25E950 grade after 21 days. It has a volume swell of around 300% compared to 150% for Dryflex® WS 25E950. It is suitable for processing by extrusion techniques but may also be injection molded.