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

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

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

Features & Benefits

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.

Durastrength® 510 - Packaging Information - 1

 

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.

 

Durastrength® 510 - Packaging Information - 1

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

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

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
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Contentmax. 1.2 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.48 g/cm³g/cm³
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)max. 15.0 %%+ 50 Mesh
Specific Gravity1.1-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.95-1.1-Water = 1, liquid
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd