Jiangsu Zijun International Trade Co., Ltd.

Jiangsu Zijun International Trade Co., Ltd.

Polyolefin Elastomer (POE): Grade‑Selection Guidance for PP/PE Modification, Automotive, Cable and Film Manufacturing

2026 09/03

As one of the most critical functional thermoplastic elastomers in modern compounding industry, Polyolefin Elastomer (POE) is widely used as high‑efficiency impact modifier for polypropylene and polyethylene, as well as finished components for automotive parts, wire‑and‑cable insulation, flexible packaging film and footwear materialsLG Chem. Many compounding factories and end‑product manufacturers encounter poor dispersion, insufficient low‑temperature toughness or degraded rigidity after blending, mostly caused by improper POE grade selection rather than formulation proportion alone.

Different POE grades from LG Chem, DOW and SK Chemicals feature distinct melt index, density and comonomer structure, which determine their compatibility, low‑temperature performance and applicable molding processes. At Jiangsu Zijun International Trade, we maintain spot stock for mainstream imported POE portfolio, you can view full product specifications on our POE product category page.

LG Chem Lucene™ POE series covers multi‑scenario industrial demands. LG LC175 is famous film‑grade POE with high transparency and outstanding puncture resistance, suitable for co‑extruded flexible packaging film production. LG LC565 delivers balanced flow and low‑temperature toughness, preferred for PP modification for power‑tool housings and automotive interior injection parts. For wire‑cable and shoe‑sole extrusion processing, LG LC168 provides excellent elasticity and anti‑aging property, while LG LC170 serves as universal extrusion‑type POE for pipe modification applications.

DOW ENGAGE™ POE grades are well‑recognized in global modification market. DOW 8842 is classic toughening grade for wire and cable compounds, with superior thermal aging performance. DOW 8402 is high‑flow POE optimized for household appliance and automotive‑part modification, improving low‑temperature impact without heavily sacrificing base‑material rigidity. DOW 7447 meets food‑contact requirements, ideal for food‑packaging modification scenarios.

SK Chemicals POE product line offers cost‑competitive solutions for automotive, cable and footwear sectors. SK 8613L and SK 851L are widely adopted for automotive component and cable‑sheath compounding; SK 8605, SK 871, SK 883 target footwear material and flexible extrusion goods.

A core principle for POE application: match POE melt‑flow index close to base resin (PP / PE) to achieve uniform dispersion during twin‑screw compounding. High‑flow POE variants suit thin‑wall injection modified‑granules; low‑flow higher‑molecular‑weight POE performs better for extrusion film and profile products. POE brings significant promotion for low‑temperature impact of non‑polar polyolefins, yet it cannot realize ideal toughening effect for polar polymers such as PA nylon resin without maleic‑anhydride grafted compatibilizer.

Volatile petrochemical raw‑material prices drive many compounders to seek stable import POE supply channels. Jiangsu Zijun International Trade supplies original‑pellet POE from LG Chem, DOW and SK Chemicals. We support sample testing, small‑batch trial order and large‑volume FCL / LCL export. Each shipment is attached with complete TDS, COA and MSDS documents. Our technical team can provide reference blending ratio suggestions according to customer’s matrix resin, processing equipment and finished‑product test standards.

POE often gets compared with SEBS thermoplastic rubber. POE shows better heat‑aging performance and lower cost for polyolefin modification; SEBS delivers softer hand‑feel for non‑vulcanized TPE over‑molding production. Clients can consult our sales team to pick proper elastomer system for their project.

Whether you are compounding plant producing modified PP granules, film converter, automotive‑parts processor or cable‑material manufacturer, please reach us via our contact page for POE quotation and technical consultation.