SEBS Characteristics?

[PATERLEY]

Hello,

I am hoping to get some clarity regarding a TPE we use for a kitchen sink strainer.

Background: We make a clog-resistant, non-stick kitchen sink strainer. We are being required to support our "claim" of the non stick nature of the product. We find it to be non-stick because of the smooth finish and the SEBS-based TPE material used, however we aren't sure what characteristics of SEBS-based materials, if any, would lead to a naturally non-stick surface.

I have been doing some searching and can't find any specific information.

Is SEBS naturally -phobic like teflon type materials? It sure seems like it anecdotally, but I am not familiar enough with the chemical makeup to say exactly what it is that makes it so.

Any thoughts from the collective would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Pat

 

[PATERLEY]

For reference, we use United Soft Plastics T-80A-NT-1-97F SEBS-based Thermoplastic Elastomer. The data sheet is attached.

 

[Jessica Walliams]

SEBS is strong and flexible, has excellent heat and UV resistance and is easy to process. It is produced by partial and selective hydrogenating of styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer (SBS)1 which improves the thermal stability, weathering and oil resistance, and makes SEBS steam sterilisable.