Novel elastomeric compositions which contain at least one thermoplastic
elastomer and at least one phase change solvent and at least one
processing oil. The presence of particular processing oils, e.g.,
poly(alphaolefins), provide a means to increase mechanical properties
compared to commercially available mineral oils. The oils of the present
invention are chosen as to minimize the depression of glass transition
temperature of the hard-block of the thermoplastic elastomer. The phase
change behavior of these materials produce elastomeric compositions that
exhibit lowered viscosity and lowered processing temperature without
substantially compromising the mechanical properties of the elastomeric
composition.