Plastistrength®530

Plastistrength®530 process aid is a high molecular weight acrylic process aid that brings enhanced processability to high output extrusion, foam and highly filled compounds such as those found in wood-polymer composites.

Principal: Arkema Plastic Additives

Functions: Processing Aid, Processing Aid

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: Building Materials, Foam Pipes, Foam Sheet, PVC Foam Core Pipes, Profiles, Siding Applications

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Composite Materials Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM10965
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Plastistrength® 530 process aid is recommended for applications where very high hot melt strength is critical.
  • Plastistrength® 530 process aid provides a uniform, closed-cell structure in cellular PVC.
  • In high output extrusion formulations, Plastistrength® 530 process aid provides the unique combination of quick fusion with low viscosity that maximizes output.
  • Plastistrength® 530 process aid has been extensively tested in weatherable applications and is widely used in exterior PVC building products where good weathering performance is critical.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Markets
Applications
Product Uses

Plastistrength® 530 process aid is recommended for applications such as profiles, foam pipe, foam profiles, foam sheet, wood composites and flexible vinyl.

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Plastistrength® 530 process aid is packaged in 20 kg bags and 500 kg and 1000 lb bulk bags.

Other

Appearance
White powder
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)
878.0 °F
Bulk Density
0.45 g/cm³
Density (SDS)
1.17 g/cm³
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Other Hazards
Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye skin and respiratory tract irritation.
Principal
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)
max. 2.0 %
Specific Gravity
1.17
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Volatile Content
max. 1.2 %
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.45 g/cm³g/cm³
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)max. 2.0 %%+40 Mesh
Specific Gravity1.17-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Contentmax. 1.2 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)878.0 °F°F
Density (SDS)1.17 g/cm³g/cm³At 60°C