Products in Electrical & Electronics: Processing Aid

AEROSIL® R 8200 is a structure modified hydrophobic silica grade treated with HMDS (Hexamethyldisilazane). It is characterized by an extremely low thickening effect and high compacted bulk density. Its high hydrophobicity makes it suitable as a defoamer silica.

AEROSIL® R 812 is hydrophobic fumed silica grade treated with HMDS (Hexamethyldisilazane). It can be used for sedimentation stabilization and due to its high hydrophobicity as defoaming agent.

AEROXIDE® Alu C is a fine-particulate, pure aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) with high specific surface area and marked aggregate and agglomerate structure. Because of it high purity and low water content, the product can be used well as an additive to anorganic materials, for heat insulation, and also as a catalyst substrate. The positive surface charge can be used to control the electrostatic charge.

AEROSIL® R 972 is hydrophobic fumed silica grade treated with DDS (Dichlordimethylsilane). The moderate hydrophobicity of these AEROSIL® products is suited for defoaming properties in the presence of appropriate hydrophobic liquids. They are recomended for improving the sedimentation stability of defoamer dispersions as well.

TEGO® CYCLE CP 310 is an organo-modified siloxane that is used as a processing additive, compatibilizer, and for permanent modification of polymer properties. Its use provides several advantages for specific applications. It reduces gelling, resulting in lower failure rates, reduces pressure, increases throughput, and prevents melt fracture and shark skin effect. It also reduces surface roughness. TEGO® CYCLE CP 310 shortens cycle times, prevents cut propagation in oriented tapes and films, and improves mechanical performance, including notched impact strength and elongation at break. It also prevents stress cracking and whitening.

TEGO® Cycle CP 320 is an organo-modified siloxane that is used as a processing additive, compatibilizer, and for permanent modification of polymer properties. It is particularly suitable for recycled polymers, as it can be used to compatibilize PE in PP, PP in PE, and PA in polyolefins. TEGO® Cycle CP 320 is ideal for producing automotive parts, electronic appliances, packaging materials, consumer goods, and oriented packaging straps. Its use provides several advantages for specific applications, including improved mechanical performance, better weld line strength, and prevention of stress cracking and whitening. It also improves mold release properties, reduces manual interventions, and allows for more exact reproduction of surface structure, resulting in shorter cycle times.

METABLEN™ A 3000 is an acrylic-modified polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) used in vacuum molding, foam molding, blow molding and profiling. It improves the melt tension that is required in these processing methods by minimizing increases in melt viscosity, without sacrificing the inherent properties of thermoplastics.BenefitsIncreases melt tension of a resinMaintains fluidityEnhances die swellImproves the flexural modulus, heat deformation temperature, and other properties of polypropyleneAnti-drip effect with flame-retardant resinsImproves filler dispersibilityBetter surface appearanceIncreases foam expansion ratioApplicationsAutomotiveConsumer goodsElectric and electronics*METABLEN™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

Artic Mist is an off-white, high-purity, extremely platy, very fine talc serving polymer, rubber, and coatings applications. Artic Mist® is recommended for excellent stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability, as well as improved impact strength and esthetics in high-performance plastics, plastic nucleation, foamed plastics, plastic films, and wire and cable applications.

Daikin Industries, Ltd. PPA DA-810X, functioning as a processing aid, is tailored for applications in wire and cable jacketing and insulation within the electrical and electronics markets. With a focus on polymers like linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE), this white powder in solid form enhances the extrusion process.

MicroFLON T-Series powders are recycled PTFE micronized to various particle sizes. MicroFLON® T-Series is based on recycled PTFE powder that offers an attractive alternative to costly virgin PTFE. As confirmed in recent independent testing, MicroFLON® T offers a superior coefficient of friction and wear resistance in both nylon and polyoxymethylene when compared against virgin PTFE. Recycled PTFE also offers a significant reduction in carbon footprint relative to the use of prime PTFE.

Flowax 30 MW is a polymeric base homopolymer dispersing additive. It has low viscosity & high melt that offers excellent wetting & dispersion effect. It offers excellent processability without damaging mechanical properties.

BRUGGOLEN® TP-R2090 is our recycling additive for polyolefins Bruggolen® R recycling additives improve the polyolefin recycling processes and help recyclers to produce higher value polyolefine recyclates for long term applications. For the first time the new repairing technology allows to repair damages from prior use. BRUGGOLEN® TP-R2090 for Upcycling of post-industrial and post-consumer polypropylene waste streams: Repair of damage in the polymer chains by novel chemical system. High quality recyclates for demanding long term applications Prolonged retention of mechanical properties during long term heat aging. One-Pack solution stabilizes the recycling process

MicroFLON S-Series powders are Natural Prime PTFE micronized to various particle sizes. In thermoplastics and elastomers, MicroFLON® S facilitates lubrication and wear resistance. The tight process and particle size control typical of the MicroFLON® product line allows for easy dispersion, and distribution of the product.

GrapheneBlack™ 0X is NanoXplore's slightly smaller pristine few-layer-graphene designed for multi-functional performance improvements in a wide range of markets and technologies. GrapheneBlack can be used in thermoplastics, thermosets, concrete, coatings, lubricants, and rubbers and enables manufacturers to cost-effectively improve long term product performance.

These PTFE powders are Natural Prime PTFE micronized to various particle sizes and are FDA compliant for applications requiring food contact. MicroFLON 1433FG is designed for food contact applications. These applications include: food processing, machine parts, and medical devices.

MicroFLON S-Series powders are Natural Prime PTFE micronized to various particle sizes. In thermoplastics and elastomers, MicroFLON® S facilitates lubrication and wear resistance. The tight process and particle size control typical of the MicroFLON® product line allows for easy dispersion, and distribution of the product.

Vitrolite® is a naturally occurring mineral and with concentrations of less than 0.5% has a profound effect on polymer melts. Vitrolite® is effective in reducing polymer melt viscosity without adversely affecting the finished polymer mechanical properties. Vitrolite is not known to chemically interact with polymers or additives, and has been widely used in the polymer industry. It is not essentially inert but it is stable (millions of years in age) and does not change its effect upon multiple uses (e.g., compounding followed by molding).

MicroFLON T-Series powders are recycled PTFE micronized to various particle sizes. MicroFLON® T-Series is based on recycled PTFE powder that offers an attractive alternative to costly virgin PTFE. As confirmed in recent independent testing, MicroFLON® T offers superior coefficient of friction and wear resistance in both nylon and polyoxymethylene when compared against virgin PTFE. Recycled PTFE also offers a significant reduction in carbon footprint relative to the use of prime PTFE.

Daikin Industries, Ltd. PPA DA-910 operates as a processing aid for electrical and electronics applications, specifically in wire and cable jacketing and insulation. Compatible with polymers such as linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE), this white powder in solid form enhances the extrusion process.

Daikin Industries, Ltd. PPA DA-310ST serves as a processing aid for electrical and electronics applications, particularly in wire and cable jacketing and insulation. Compatible with polymers such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and polypropylene (PP), this white powder in solid form enhances the extrusion process.

GrapheneBlack™ 3X is NanoXplore's slightly larger pristine few-layer-graphene designed for multi-functional performance improvements in a wide range of markets and technologies. GrapheneBlack can be used in thermoplastics, thermosets, concrete, coatings, lubricants, and rubbers and enables manufacturers to cost-effectively improve long term product performance.

Flowax 19 MW is a polymeric base homopolymer dispersing additive. Its low viscosity offers excellent wetting & dispersion effect. Its high melt and low viscosity offer excellent processability without damaging mechanical properties.

Santicizer® 1462 is a modified alkyl aryl phosphate ester for flexible PVC products that must meet stringent flame retardancy standards. Santicizer® 1462 is specially recommended for plastisol applications where critical processing conditions must be combined with high fire-retardancy of the end product. In vinyl nitrile foams, Santicizer® 1462 imparts a significant level of fire retardancy and helps foamed products meet certain specified flammability performance criteria. Santicizer® 1462 also acts as a processing aid and contributes to excellent cell structure in chemically blown foams.

MicroFLON S-Series powders are Natural Prime PTFE micronized to various particle sizes. In thermoplastics and elastomers, MicroFLON® S facilitates lubrication and wear resistance. The tight process and particle size control typical of the MicroFLON® product line allows for easy dispersion, and distribution of the product.

Vitrolite® is manufactured from naturally occurring amorphous silicates and aluminosilicates and is non-toxic, inert, non-flammable, and does not affect UL approvals. Vitrolite® is suitable for all products including electrical, food contact, and medical devices. It is currently used as a processing additive for molding auto parts, food containers, consumer electronics, toys, wire and cable, pipe and a host of other products.

These PTFE powders are Natural Prime PTFE micronized to various particle sizes and are FDA compliant for applications requiring food contact. MicroFLON 1437FG is designed for food contact applications. These applications include: food processing, machine parts, and medical devices.

MicroFLON S-Series powders are Natural Prime PTFE micronized to various particle sizes. In thermoplastics and elastomers, MicroFLON® S facilitates lubrication and wear resistance. The tight process and particle size control typical of the MicroFLON® product line allows for easy dispersion, and distribution of the product.

Vitrolite® is a naturally occurring mineral and with concentrations of less than 0.5% has a profound effect on polymer melts. Vitrolite® is effective in reducing polymer melt viscosity without adversely affecting the finished polymer mechanical properties. Vitrolite is not known to chemically interact with polymers or additives, and has been widely used in the polymer industry. It is not essentially inert but it is stable (millions of years in age) and does not change its effect upon multiple uses (e.g., compounding followed by molding).

Santicizer® 141 is a fast-fusing, non-halogen, fire retardant plasticizer used in multiple polymer systems. This plasticizer is recommended for applications where there is a need to reduce the risk of fire. This versatile additive has FDA clearances making it an option for applications that involve indirect food contact. In PVC, Santicizer® 141 acts as a high solvating plasticizer, offering performance, faster fusion and high plasticizing efficiency. Santicizer® 141 is also used as a lubricant additive, hydraulic fluid, and rubber processing aid.

Vitrolite® is a naturally occurring mineral and with concentrations of less than 0.5% has a profound effect on polymer melts. Vitrolite® is effective in reducing polymer melt viscosity without adversely affecting the finished polymer mechanical properties. Vitrolite is not known to chemically interact with polymers or additives, and has been widely used in the polymer industry. It is not essentially inert but it is stable (millions of years in age) and does not change its effect upon multiple uses (e.g., compounding followed by molding).

BRUGGOLEN® Recycling R8895 is a recycling additive for polyolefines. It is used for upcycling Polypropylene from car battery cases: Repair of damage in the polymer chains by a novel chemical system. High-quality recyclates for demanding long-term applications Prolonged retention of mechanical properties during long-term heat aging. Neutralization of acidic contaminations. One-Pack solution stabilizes the recycling process. Bruggolen® R recycling additives improve the polyolefin recycling processes and help recyclers to produce higher-value polyolefine recyclates for long-term applications. For the first time, the new repairing technology allows repairing damages from prior use.

MicroFLON T-Series powders are recycled PTFE micronized to various particle sizes. MicroFLON® T-Series is based on recycled PTFE powder that offers an attractive alternative to costly virgin PTFE. As confirmed in recent independent testing, MicroFLON® T offers superior coefficient of friction and wear resistance in both nylon and polyoxymethylene when compared against virgin PTFE. Recycled PTFE also offers a significant reduction in carbon footprint relative to the use of prime PTFE.

These PTFE powders are Natural Prime PTFE micronized to various particle sizes and are FDA compliant for applications requiring food contact.