Durastrength® 480

Durastrength® 480 is an acrylic core shell modifier designed to impart excellent impact properties and cold temperature toughness to engineering polymers, such as polycarbonate and its blends. Durastrength® 480 impact modifier offers outstanding long-term weather resistance and is ideal for outdoor applications.

Principal: Arkema Plastic Additives

Functions: Impact Modifier

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polycarbonates (PC)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

End Uses: Automotive Applications, Garden Equipment, Lawn Equipment, Outdoor Applications, Recreational Vehicle Components

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Function
Impact Modifier
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM10315
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Product Benefits
  •  DurastrengthⓇ 480 impact modifier has a high rubber content allowing excellent impact at ambient and cold temperatures.
 Property  Neat High Flow PC   

 PC + 5% D480 IM    

 Impact Energy*   
 (ft-lb/in)

0°C

2

12

 -10°C   

2

11

-20°C

2

8.5

*ASTM D256 specifications for notched IZOD impact tests

  • Durastrength 480 impact modifier provides excellent weatherability, opening the door for use in applications that demand good colorability and retention of mechanical properties upon exposure to the elements. This enabling technology is especially designed for mold-in color applications.
  • The all-acrylic chemistry of the Durastrength 480 impact modifier provides exceptional impact retention needed for high temperature end- use applications. 

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Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Markets
Applications
Product Uses

Durastrength® 480 impact modifier is recommended for use in PC and PC blends where superior low temperature impact and weatherability are required.

Durastrength® 480 impact modifier is recommended for use in application such as automotives, lawn and garden equipment, and recreational vehicles where weatherability and good low temperature impact are important.

Prospective clients should evaluate Durastrength 480 impact modifier in their own laboratories to establish optimum conditions for used in their process and applications. Arkema's Technical Service Team is available to diskuss your application requirements, provide formulations guidance and laboratory testing as needed.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Durastrength 480 impact modifier is packaged in 20kg bags and 750kg and 900kg bulk bags.

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Other

Appearance (SDS)
Solid
Color (SDS)
White
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Monomers very faint
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.4 g/m³g/m³
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)max. 2.0 %%+ 50 Mesh
Specific Gravity1.02-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Contentmax. 1.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)470.0 °C°C
Bulk Density (SDS)250.0-500.0 kg/m³kg/m³
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 250.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)1090.0 kg/m³kg/m³At 23°C
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)3.32-n-octanol/water