LOTADER® AX8840

LOTADER® AX8840 is a random ethylene-glycidyl methacrylate copolymer. Glycidyl methacrylate provides reactivity (versus OH, COOH and NH2 groups), leading to optimal dispersion during melt mixing with engineering thermoplastics. As an ethylene copolymer, LOTADER® AX8840 is compatible with LDPE in all proportions, and with almost all other ethylene copolymers. LOTADER® AX8840 exhibits good adhesion on PET, PBT, PPS, metal, paper, glass. Due to its reactivity induced by the glycidyl methacrylate, LOTADER® AX8840 can be used as a compatibiliser for polyesters/polyolefins blends and as an adhesive for some laminate structures (polyolefins/polyesters, polyolefins/PPS etc.).

Principal: SK geo centric

RTU Product Type: Adhesive

Functions: Compatibilizer, Polymer Modifier

Application Area: Laminates

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Glass, Metal, Paper, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Ethylene Copolymers, Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Chemical Family: Ethylene Copolymer

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Markets
Applications
Processing Information

Heat stability of acrylate comonomer allows processing temperatures as high as for polyesters (PBT, PET) and PPS.

CAUTION:

  • LOTADER® AX8840 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

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • LOTADER® AX8840 should be stored in dry conditions and kept out of moisture in an aerated building. Improper storage conditions may cause degradation and could have consequences on physical properties of the product. 
  • Three years from the date of delivery, in unopened packaging.

Other

Appearance (SDS)
Pellets
Color (SDS)
White translucent natural color
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)
min. 300.0 °C
Density
0.94 g/cm³
Density (SDS)
940.0 kg/m³
Elongation at Break
400.0 %
Elongation at Break
400.0 %
Flexural Modulus
85.0 MPa
Flexural Modulus
85.0 MPa
Glycidyl Methacrylate Content
8.0 %(W/W)
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IATA/ICAO UN Number
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG UN Number
Not Applicable
Insoluble in (SDS)
Hydrocarbons, aromatic, halogenated, hot
Item Number
Melt Flow Index
5.0 g/10min
Melt Flow Index
5.0 g/10min
Melting Point
104.0 °C
Melting Point (SDS)
104.0 °C
Odor (SDS)
Acrylic - like
Other Hazards
Contact with hot material - prevent serious burns. When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes. May be irritating to the respiratory system. The product is not biodegradable.
Principal
Shelf Life
3.0 yr
Softening Point
87.0 °C
Softening Point
87.0 °C
Softening Point (SDS)
87.0 °C
TDG Canada Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
TDG Canada UN Number
Not Applicable
Tensile Strength at Break
8.0 MPa
Tensile Strength at Break
8.0 MPa
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life3.0 yryr
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break1400.0 %%ASTM D638
Elongation at Break2400.0 %%ISO 527
Flexural Modulus385.0 MPaMPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus485.0 MPaMPaISO 178
Tensile Strength at Break58.0 MPaMPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength at Break8.0 MPaMPaISO 527-2
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.94 g/cm³g/cm³ASTM D150
Melt Flow Index5.0 g/10ming/10minASTM D1238 at 190°C, 2.16 kg
Melt Flow Index5.0 g/10ming/10minISO 1133 at 190°C , 2.16 kg
Melting Point104.0 °C°CISO 11357-3
Softening Point87.0 °C°CASTM D1525 10N
Softening Point87.0 °C°CISO 306 10N
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glycidyl Methacrylate Content8.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 300.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)940.0 kg/m³kg/m³
Melting Point (SDS)104.0 °C°C
Softening Point (SDS)87.0 °C°C