XIBOND® 160

XIBOND® 160 is a reactive additive to improve the blend morphology of polymer blends. This additive is a random copolymer of styrene and maleic anhydride.

Principal: Aurorium - Plastics

Functions: Compatibilizer, Coupling Agent, Surface Modifier, Viscosity Modifier

Processing Methods: Extrusion

Chemical Family: Styrene-Maleic Anhydride (SMA)

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Processing Information
  • XIBOND® 160 can be processed in all types of regular polymer processing equipment. For good dispersion in styrenic polymer like ABS, twin screw extruders with a mild screw configuration and vacuum degassing facility are recommended.
  • To avoid XIBOND® 160 degradation, temperatures above 315 °C and high shear stresses should be avoided.
Product Applications

XIBOND® 160 is designed to act as blend optimizing additive for different functionalities such as compatibilizer, coupling agent, surface modifier and viscosity modifier.

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002899
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • XIBOND® 160 is store at well ventilated and dry places, protected from heat and direct sunlight. Avoid excessive moisture.
  • The granules ensure easy, dust free handling and can be added to the compounding extruder through regular feeder systems.

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
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Appearance
Clear granules
Color (SDS)
Various
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Dust explosion hazards
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
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IATA/ICAO UN Number
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IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
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IMO/IMDG UN Number
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Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Characteristic weak
Other Hazards
Dust explosion hazards, Contains maleic acid. May produce an allergic reaction, According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB, The substance has an endocrine disrupting potential.
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
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USA/DOT UN Number
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Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Application Temperature90.0 °C°CPre Drying
Dosage (Use Level)0.1-5.0 %%
Maximum Processing Temperature315.0 °C°C
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Number260.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gASTM D3644-06
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.6 kg/dm³kg/dm³Internal Method
Drying Time2.0-3.0-
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)150.0 °C°CISO 3146
Molecular Weight115000.0 g/molg/molGel Permeation Chromatography
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)min. 480.0 °C°C
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 275.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)1.1-1.2 g/cm³g/cm³
Flash Point (SDS)min. 375.0 °C°C
Ignition Temperature (SDS)min. 480.0 °C°CDust Cloud
Minimum Ignition Energy (SDS)4.0-5.0 MJMJ
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life1095.0-
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thermal Stability285.0 °C°Cat 1% loss, 10 min, Nitrogen
Thermal Stability295.0 °C°Cnitrogen, 10 min, 2% loss