Plastistrength® 552

Plastistrength® 552 is high molecular weight acrylic process aid designed to provide Engineering Plastics and its polymer blends such as PC/styrenic (PC/ASA, PC/SAN or PC/ABS) high homogeneity and stronger compatibility between the polymer phases at low loading levels.

Principal: Arkema Plastic Additives

Functions: Lubricant (External), Processing Aid, Release Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: PC/ABS Alloy, Polycarbonate -Styrene Acrylonitrile Alloy, Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (PC/ASA) Alloy

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Labeling Claims: Bisphenols-free, Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Reproductive Toxic (CMR) Substances-free, Dry Natural Rubber-free, Food Allergen-free, Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)-free, Glycol Ether-free, Halogenated Organic Compounds-free, Natural Latex Rubber-free, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Ozone Non Depleting, Per & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)-free, Perfluorinated chemicals-free, Phthalates-free, Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Chemicals-free

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Country of Origin
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM10322
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Owing to a unique chemical composition and polymer structure, Plastistrength® 552 process aid provides strong entanglements and higher melt shear process, thus allowing for more homogenous blends and finer blend morphology.
  • Owing to its optimum acrylic copolymer chemistry allowing partial miscibility in various Engineering Plastics, Plastistrength® 552 process aids allows polymer blends such as PC/SAN or PC/ABS to have a stable morphology.
  • Plastistrength® 552 process aid is capable of selectively entangling polymer chains which significantly reduces injection molding anisotropy.
  • During injection molding, Plastistrength® 552 process aid controls dimensional melt flow and eliminates gate blush, jetting or any "sharkskin" defects that may be introduced by pigments or other polymeric additives.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Product Applications

Plastistrength® 552 process aid is recommended for PC/Styrenic blends where often stable morphology is obtained only by unique compounding know-how

Plastistrength® 552 will open processing window and allow compounders to easily achieve high quality blend morphology necessary for high impact performance, high flow behaviour and additives dispersion.

Prospective clients should evaluate Plastistrength® 552 process aid in their own laboratories to establish optimum conditions 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

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Plastistrength® 552 process aid is packaged in 20kg bags.

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000003
Principal

Other

Appearance
White powder
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
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
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 25°C