GENIOPLAST® PE50S08

GENIOPLAST® PE50S08 is a pelletized masterbatch formulation. GENIOPLAST® PE50S08 contains 50 % of a non- reactive, ultra-high molecular weight silicone gum, dispersed in polyethylene homopolymer. It has been specifically developed as an additive to improve the processing and performance profile in polyethylene based compounds. This product is available as standard granules (25-35 pieces per gram).

Principal: Wacker Chemical Corporation

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Other Thermoplastics, Polyethylenes (PE)

End Uses: Polyethylene Films

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Key Properties
  • In a typical PE compound formulation GENIOPLAST® PE50S08 is used at a loading between 1 and 3 %. Main benefits for polyethylene applications (film, white goods, automotive and recycled compounds) comprise improvement of processing, scratch and mar performance, reduction of coefficient of friction, improvement of surface aspects (soft touch, not sticky, not blooming). GENIOPLAST® PE50S08 is odorless and not contributing to fogging.
  • In contrary to amides and other fatty acids used in the past, GENIOPLAST® PE50S08 does not migrate and bloom outside the interior part and therefore not contribute to fogging and to stickiness. At the recommended use levels (1 - 3 %), GENIOPLAST® PE50S08 does not negatively impact the thermo-mechanical properties of the compounds it is added to.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Markets
Applications
Processing Information
  • Polyethylene based compounds for film, white goods, recycled and automotive applications.
  • GENIOPLAST® PE50S08 is a compounding additive. Compounding is required to achieve the proper rheology for the migration of the silicone constituent to the surface during the melt phase. After processing and when the part has cooled, the ultra-high molecular weight silicone constituent is fixed inside the PE compound and also at the surface, assuring stable performance over time. GENIOPLAST® PE50S08 is compatible with all PE grades (homopolymer or copolymer), pigments, as well as mineral fillers such as talc or calcium carbonate.

Properties

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S003143
Principal

Other

Appearance
Off-white pellets
Color (SDS)
Off - white
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Neutral
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Silicon Content48.0-52.0 %%
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)1.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)0.98 g/cm³g/cm³DIN 53479 at 20°C