Durastrength® 320 NA

Durastrength® 320 NA is an acrylic impact modifier that imparts excellent impact properties to rigid vinyl products. It was designed to give the impact resistance necessary to pass critical impact test procedures, while maintaining excellent weatherability, processability and flow properties of Durastrength® 200 impact modifier.

Principal: Arkema Plastic Additives

Functions: Impact Modifier

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Vinylics

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Conduit, Fencing, Flexible PVC, Injection Molded Parts, Molded Parts, Pipes, Window Profiles

Labeling Claims: Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Reproductive Toxic (CMR) Substances-free, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Chemicals-free

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Function
Impact Modifier
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM13453
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Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
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Product Benefits
  1.  Durastrength® 320 impact modifier has been extensively tested for long-term weather resistance, retaining excellent impact resistance and color. Similar weathering benefits are seen in translucent applications.
  2. The unique chemical composition of Durastrength® 320 impact modifier imparts excellent room and low-temperature impact resistance.
  3. Because of the low-melt viscosity of Durastrength® 320 impact modifier, extrusion temperatures are lower, resulting in enhanced compound stability and output.
  4. Vinyl formulations employing Durastrength® 320 impact modifier exhibit reduced melt viscosity which helps to reduce extrusion pressures, prolonging screw and barrel life.
  5. The low melt viscosity of Durastrength® 320 impact modifier allows higher output without increasing extruder amps.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
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Product Uses

Durastrength® 320 impact modifier is recommended for use in lead, tin and mixed-metal stabilized profile applications where enhanced room and cold-temperature impact resistance is required. As with all impact modifiers for PVC, proper formulation is required to develop the proper shear and mixing during extrusion so that impact properties are optimized. Durastrength® 320 impact modifier is also ideally suited for vinyl siding, fencing, pipe, conduit and injection molded goods. Its low-melt viscosity and rapid fusion characteristics are ideal for difficult injection molding applications.

 

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Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
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Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.43g/cm³
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)15.0%+ 50 Mesh
Specific Gravity1.09-
Material Composition
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Volatile Contentmax. 1.2%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)878.0°F
Density (SDS)1.09g/cm³
Specific Gravity (SDS)1.09-water=1