Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Blend
- No
- Chemical Family
- Country of Origin
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Product Code
- MITM11092
- Single Ingredient
- Yes
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Product Benefits
Plastistrength® 576 process aid was developed to offer formulators a wider processing window with an added benefit of allowing a reduction in processing temperatures.
The lower melt temperature reduces heat history, which reduces the known effect of core yellowing in thick foam board. Plastistrength® 576 process aid has the ability to operate effectively at lower processing temperatures allows for several potential benefits:- Reduced foam core yellowing, improving product quality and possibly expanding applications.
- Increased stability of PVC compound.
- Energy cost reduction.
- Prolonged tooling life.
- Quicker downstream cooling, offering potential for line-speed increases.
- Plastistrength® 576 process aid can be used with the incumbent chemical foaming agent [CFA), or provide an opportunity for further CFA optimization.
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Product Applications
Plastistrength® 576 process aid can be used to replace traditional acrylic process aids on a partorpart basis. Rigid PVC formulations containing Plastistrength® 576 process aid can be processed using existing conditions. Further optimization can provide similar-to-improved performance at lower processing temperatures.
Reducing the yellow core can allow for expanded applications in foam - where the core is visible (edges or routed/millwork applications). Arkema offers full technical service support to handle all of your rigid PVC requirements. Customers should evaluate Plastistrength® 576 process aid in their own laboratories to establish optimum conditions for use in their processes and applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
Plastistrength® 576 is packaged in 20kg bags and 1,000lbs bulk bags.
Principal Information
- Group Principal Number
- S000003
- Principal
Other
- Appearance
- White powder
- Color (SDS)
- White
- Item Number
- Other Hazards
- Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation, The product, in the form supplied, is not anticipated to produce significant adverse human health effects. Effects due to processing releases or residual monomer: 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), Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. (powder) Contains high molecular weight polymer(s) and low levels of residual formaldehyde. 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. Note: The hazard classification is based on the proportion of the surfactant that is extractable in aqueous media.
- 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 Bulk Density (SDS) 0.3-0.6 kg/m³ kg/m³ Density (SDS) 1.17 g/cm³ g/cm³