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Identification & Functionality
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Active Ingredients
- Acid and base components
- Characteristics
- Endothermic decomposition
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
Endex 1010™ endothermic chemical foaming agent utilizes innovative technology to produce superior quality foamed products. It generates fine, closed-cell foams, which result in moldings and extrusions of high quality.
Endex 1010™ processing aid can be used in injection molding for cycle time reduction, improved polymer flow, improved weld line strength, and to eliminate molded-in stresses, warp
and sinks marks.- Advantages
Endex 1010™ has many advantages for the plastics processor, including:
- Fine cell structure
- Shorter cycle times
- Faster extrusio
- Thick, smooth skins in SFM
- Fast degassing
- Fast painting and decorating
- No plate-out on molds
- Beryllium-copper compatible
- G.R.A.S. or FDA sanctioned ingredients
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Intended Uses
Endex 1010™ is intended for use in a wide variety of processes, including:
- INJECTION MOLDING: cycle time reduction, sink marks, warp reduction, shrink control.
- STRUCTURAL FOAM MOLDING (SFM): GAS COUNTER-PRESSURE SFM.
- NITROGEN (SFM): void reduction, consistent part weights, higher impact strength.
- GAS ASSIST, GAS INJECTION MOLDING: flow enhancement, sink elimination.
- EXTRUSION: Sheet, Film, and Profiles.
- Use level
Endex 1010™ use levels will vary with the application, but the following guidelines can be used as a starting point. Optimization for each application is recommended:
- Structural Foam Molding: 2.0 – 3.0%
- Sink Mark Elimination: 0.3 – 0.5%
- Nitrogen SFM, Gas Assist-injection: 0.3 – 0.5%
- Extrusion and Blow Molding: 0.5 – 1.0%
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Gas Volume | 15 - 20 | cc/gram CO2 | — |
| Process Temperatures | 205 - 315 (400 - 600) | °C (°F) | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Physiology
All ingredients are Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Packaging & Availability
- Standard Packaging
25 KG cartons, or 500 KG boxes, 1000 LB boxes (USA only)