Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Blend
- No
- Chemical Family
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Product Code
- MITM10758
- Single Ingredient
- Yes
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Processing Information
Heat stability of acrylate comonomer allows processing temperatures as high as for polyesters (PBT, PET) and PPS.
CAUTION:
- LOTADER® AX8700 reacts with polymers containing maleic anhydride and acid. This reaction may generate gels and can block an extruder if not controlled. Extruders must be thoroughly purged before and after extrusion.
Properties
- Physical Form
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Principal Information
- Group Principal Number
- S002377
- Principal
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- LOTADER® AX8700 should be stored in dry conditions and be kept out of moisture in an aerated building. Improper storage conditions may cause degradation and could have consequences on physical properties of the product.
- Due to its physical properties (Vicat temperature <40°C), it may be possible that the LOTADER® AX8700 shows some caking. This is particularly true during summer time.
- Three years from the date of delivery, in unopened packaging.
Other
- Color (SDS)
- Translucent
- Item Number
- Odor (SDS)
- Slightly acrylic
- Other Hazards
- Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation, The product, in the form supplied, is not anticipated to produce significant adverse human health effects. Contains polymer(s). Effects due to processing releases or residual monomer: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin, Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: headache, drowsiness, nausea, weakness. (severity of effects depends on extent of exposure), Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. (pellets/granules) This product may release fume and/or vapor of variable composition depending on processing time and temperature.
- USA/DOT UN Number
- Not Applicable
- Shelf Life & Stability
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Shelf Life 3.0 yr yr - Mechanical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Elongation at Break 860.0 % % ASTM D638 Elongation at Break 860.0 % % ISO 527 Flexural Modulus 11.0 MPa MPa ASTM D790 Flexural Modulus 11.0 MPa MPa ISO 178 Tensile Strength at Break 4.0 MPa MPa ASTM D638 Tensile Strength at Break 4.0 MPa MPa ISO 527 - Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density 0.93 g/cm³ g/cm³ ASTM D150 Melt Flow Index 9.0 g/10min g/10min ASTM D1238 at 190°C, 2.16kg Melt Flow Index 9.0 g/10min g/10min ISO 1133 at 190°C, 2.16kg Melting Point 72.0 °C °C ISO 11357-3 Softening Point max. 40.0 °C °C ASTM D1525 10N Softening Point max. 40.0 °C °C ISO 306 10N - Material Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Butyl Acrylate Content 25.0 %(W/W) %(W/W) Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Glycidyl Methacrylate Content 8.0 %(W/W) %(W/W) Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Decomposition Temperature (SDS) min. 572.0 °F °F Melting Point (SDS) 149.0 °F °F