abstract |
A novel thermoplastic elastomer gel composition and method of making same is disclosed which contains a blend of SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) or an SBS polymer and a plasticizing oil. The thermoplastic elastomer gel composition exhibits a combination of properties including unexpectedly low tack. The thermoplastic elastomer gel composition requires less plasticizing oil and lower processing temperatures. Accordingly, the thermoplastic elastomer gel composition of the present invention is less costly. Additional polymers such as SEBS (styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene), SEPS (styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene) and SIS (styrene-isoprene-styrene) and block copolymers and blends thereof may also be used. |