Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Country of Origin
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Product Code
- MITM11537
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Product Benefits
- Plastistrength® 551 process aid imparts good melt strength to vinyl formulations during processing.
- Plastistrength® 551 process aid generates even control over fusion at reduced use levels for ease of processing and maximum development of physical properties.
- Plastistrength® 551 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
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Markets
- Applications
- Applications
Plastistrength® 551 process aid is recommended for applications such as vinyl siding, profiles, calendaring, pipes and fittings. Plastistrength® 551 is commonly used in PVC formulations for food or pharmaceutical packaging. Dedicated information on formulation and regulatory status is available upon request.
Customers should evaluate Plastistrength® 551 process aid in their own laboratories to establish optimum conditions for use in their processes and applications. Arkema’s Technical Service Team is available to discuss your application requirements, provide formulation guidance and laboratory testing as needed.
Properties
- Physical Form
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Principal Information
- Group Principal Number
- S000003
- Principal
Other
- Appearance
- White powder
- Color (SDS)
- White
- Insoluble in (SDS)
- Water
- Item Number
- Other Hazards
- The product, in the form supplied, is not anticipated to produce significant adverse human health effects. Contains high molecular weight polymer(s). Effects due to processing releases: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Possible cross sensitization with other acrylates and methacrylates. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: headache, drowsiness, nausea, weakness, (severity of effects depends on extent of exposure).
- USA/DOT UN Number
- Not Applicable
- Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Bulk Density 0.45 g/cm³ g/cm³ Sieve Fractionation (Retained) max. 2.0 % % +40 Mesh Specific Gravity 1.17 - - Material Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Volatile Content max. 1.2 % % - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Autoignition Temperature (SDS) 878.0 °F °F Density (SDS) 1.17 g/cm³ g/cm³