Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Country of Origin
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Product Code
- MITM13433
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Benefits
Filler dispersion Thanks to its high molecular weight and innovative composition, Plastistrength® 562 process aid delivers optimum melt strength and fusion behaviour to rigid PVC formulations. This allows for better dispersed particles within the PVC matrix, which improves mechanical properties as well as the surface finish quality
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Product Applications
Plastistrength® 562 process aid is particularly recommended for vinyl siding, window sills, wall panels, pipes and any other kind of rigid PVC application.
Customers should evaluate Plastistrength® 562 process aid in their own laboratories to 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
- Item Number
- Odor (SDS)
- very faint ester like
- Other Hazards
- Mechanical irritation effects from dust exposure are possible at ambient temperature. This product may release fume and/or vapor of variable composition depending on processing time and temperature.
- USA/DOT UN Number
- Not Applicable
- Shelf Life & Stability
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Shelf Life 730.0 d d - Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Bulk Density 0.5 g/cm³ g/cm³ Sieve Fractionation (Retained) 2.0 % % +40 Mesh Specific Gravity 1.11 - - Material Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Volatile Content 1.0 %(W/W) %(W/W) - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Autoignition Temperature (SDS) 824.0-878.0 °F °F