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Booster EPM

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Booster EPM is a reactive polymer blend, which is polyolefin and elastomeric in nature. It depends on hydrogen abstraction followed by a controlled reaction of available free radicals. It is capable of alloying with a wide variety of thermoplastics and elastomers and it can stabilize a complex mixed polymer system, both polar and non-polar. It consists of several components and its reactivity is partly activated in the production process.

Functions: Dispersant

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyamides, Polycarbonates (PC), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyethylenes (PE), Polyphenylene Ether (PPE), Polypropylenes (PP), Polystyrenes (PS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN), Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

End Uses: Color Concentrates

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Identification & Functionality

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Dispersant

Technologies

Elastomers,

Plastics

Product Families

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives

Performance Additives

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Performance Additives

What does it do?

During the compounding/plasticizing process, the microgranular Booster EPM significantly improves the dispersion of the powder pigments into the masterbatch carrier materials. The plate-like shape of Booster EPM allows for very easy dryblending with powder pigments and it prevents separation between carrier and pigment. The addition of Booster EPM also lowers the typically higher melt flow index of the carrier material, resulting in a decreased risk for gelling. This also facilitates the processing at the end-user level.

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Cost Effective,

Good Dispersibility,

Good Processability,

Improved Pigment Dispersibility

Processing Characteristics
  • An improved processability due to better pigment dispersion
  • Higher pigment loading possible
Cost Savings

Partial substitution of expensive powder pigments with lower cost Booster EPM

Features
  • Easy dry-blending with powder pigments. Plate- like shape prevents separation between carrierand pigment.
  • Enables high pigment loading during production of the masterbatch.
  • Enables good pigment dispersion in variety of engineering thermoplastics, like e.g. PA, PC, PET, PBT, POM, and TPE's.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Polyamides,

Polycarbonates (PC),

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET),

Polyethylenes (PE),

Polyphenylene Ether (PPE),

Polypropylenes (PP),

Polystyrenes (PS),

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),

Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN),

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Color Concentrates

Use

Carrier for masterbatch

Directions for Use

Carrier for Masterbatches: Quantity of masterbatch needed: 2-5% depending on the composition Specific directions for any class of polymers may be obtained from to the technical department.

Properties

Physical Form

Pellets,

Solid

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density908 - 923kg/m3ISO 1183
Density910.0kg/m3ISO 1183
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Index (190ºC, 10 kg)1.8g/minISO 1133
Average Granule Diameter3 - 4mmASTM E11
Average Granule Diameter (Granules < 1mm)max. 1-ASTM E11
Average Granule Thickness0.7 - 1.1mm-
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Index1.4 - 2.3g/minISO 1133
Melting Trajectory50 - 120°C-
Crystallization Temp.110.0°C-
Volatile Matters (In air at 250°C)max. 0.25%-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags

Supplied Form
  • Pellets
  • 20kg bags

Storage & Handling

Storage

Dry place, away from direct sunlight, below 35ºC.

Storage Conditions
  • Dry place
  • Away from direct sunlight
  • Below 35°C