Durastrength® 527

Durastrength® 527 is a high performance, highly efficient impact modifier designed for use in window profiles, capstock solutions, and other weatherable vinyl applications. Durastrength® 527 enables a broad processing window and best-in-class impact strength based on efficiency.

Principal: Arkema Plastic Additives

Functions: Impact Modifier

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Vinyls

End Uses: Window Profiles

Labeling Claims: Perfluorinated chemicals-free

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Function
Impact Modifier
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM13331
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Benefits

Durastrength® 527 delivers industry-standard impact/mechanical strengths at signifi cantly lower loading levels (see Figure 1) compared to other Durastrength® impact modifi ers or a typical competitive product.

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Formulations incorporating Durastrength® 527 impact modifi er meet or exceed industry standards for weathering performance. Figure 2 details QUV data comparing Durastrength® 527 to other Durastrength® impact modifi ers as well as a typical competitive product. Performance is consistent across all technologies and rubber content.

 

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Durastrength® 527 impact modifier offers rheology behavior that meets industry standards. Figure 3 shows no significant differences in fusion time or torque for Durastrength® 527 in a weatherable profile formulation compared to other Durastrength® impact modifiers or a typical competitive product.

Figure 3. Brabender Rheology Expanded Fusion and Thermal Stability
  170°C / 75 RPM / 65g 190°C / 75 RPM / 65g
Additive PHR    Fusion Time (sec)   Fusion Torque (mg)   Fusion Time  
(sec)
Fusion Torque   
(mg)
Eq. Torque   
(mg)
Stability Time     
(min)
Durastrength® 510      6 46 4364 30 3810 17823 8.4
Durastrength® 535 5 44 3997 22 3616 1757 7.6
Durastrength® 527 4.5 48 3881 30 3638 1723 8.4
Competitor A 4.5 44 3870 26 3645 1663 7.7

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Durastrength® 527 is packaged in 25kg bags and 1,800lb totes.

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Other

Color (SDS)
White
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Slightly acrylic
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.48 g/cm³g/cm³
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)max. 15.0 %%+ 50 Mesh
Specific Gravity1.1-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Contentmax. 1.2 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.95-1.1-water=1