PAL compounds - Dynamic Modifiers - PE

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polyethylenes,
Polyolefins
Polymer Name: Polyethylene (unspecified)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin
Technologies: Plastics
Product Families: Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
Polyolefins
Appearance: They are available in a cylindrical pellet geometry with a free flowing size range of 35 pellets per gram to 90 pellets per gram. PAL compound pellets are non-dusting.

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Environmentally Friendly,
Heavy Metal-free,
Low VOC,
Non-Toxic,
Recyclable,
Sustainable
Materials Features: Anti-Slip,
Excellent UV Stability,
Flame Retardant,
Good Scratch Resistance,
Low Friction,
Low VOC,
Mar Resistant,
Microbe Resistant,
Non-Toxic,
Recyclable
PAL compounds are designed with the following features and benefits: Nontoxic Flame Retardant System with undetectable levels of halogen and very low smoke density designed to pass most vertical and horizontal burn standards.

Reduced Polymer to Metal Coefficient of Friction or Anti-Slip properties

High levels of Scratch and Mar Resistance

UV stabilized for maximum retention of mechanical properties and minimal discoloration

Available as a custom color compound or “natural” for coloration via color concentrates

Are 100% Cradle to Cradle Recyclable if desired

Antimicrobial and Fungal Resistant or even higher levels of microbial resistance if desired.

A range of flexibilities and shore A hardness possible

Heavy Metal Free

Very Low to No VOC’s

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial
Applications: Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Interior,
Other Automotive Applications
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Waterproofing & Weatherproofing
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Siding & Trim
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Equipment & Parts,
Other Industrial Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
Consumer Electronics
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
Housings & Enclosures
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
Other Wire & Cable Applications
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Appliances,
Automotive Applications,
Automotive Interior Parts,
Cables,
Housings,
Industrial Applications,
Siding Applications,
Wires
Recommended Use: PAL compounds are fully custom engineered resin systems to be used as 100% usable compounds.

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Durometer (range start at about 60)	Type “A’	—	—
Specific Gravity	0.9	—	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Conditions: The following heat profile is a recommended starting point to properly melt extrude or extrusion coat the PAL polymers onto desired substrates. Other heat profiles can be used depending on the custom tailored solution we can provide you for your specific application:

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Adaptor Die

160°C or 320°F 180°C or 350°F 200°C or 392°F 200°C or 392°F 210°C or 410°F
Specifications: Listed below are a few of the more common specifications VersaCHAR compounds are designed to pass:

Specification Comment

NFPA 701 All years and revisions

CPAI-84 All Sections and Revisions

UL-94 V-0, V-1, V-2

MVSS 302

California Title 19

ASTM E84 Class A

Zone 1	Zone 2	Zone 3	Adaptor	Die
160°C or 320°F	180°C or 350°F	200°C or 392°F	200°C or 392°F	210°C or 410°F