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

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

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

Labeling Claims: Perfluorinated chemicals-free

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Acrylics & Acrylates
Composite Materials Functions
Processing Aid
Country of Origin
United States of America (USA)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Processing Aid
Product Code
MITM10965
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Composite Materials,
Plastics
Product Families
Composite Materials — Additives
Functional Additives
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Processing Aids

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Perfluorinated chemicals-free
Materials Features
Fast Fusion,
Good Processability,
High Melt Strength,
High Molecular Weight,
Improved Cell Uniformity,
Increased Extruder Output,
Low Viscosity,
Outstanding Weatherability
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
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Building Materials,
Foam Pipes,
Foam Sheet,
PVC Foam Core Pipes,
Profiles,
Siding Applications
Markets
Building & Construction
Applications
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Siding & Trim
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
Powder

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags,
Totes (IBC)

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal
Arkema Plastic Additives

Other

Appearance
White powder
Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
White
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
ITM17563,
ITM21249,
ITM21281,
ITM24601,
ITM25417
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Other Hazards
Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye skin and respiratory tract irritation.
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life730.0 dd
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)470.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)1.17 g/cm³g/cm³At 60°C