Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Advantages
- Can be added at the extruder hopper to produce extruded sheet or injection molded parts with high levels of beta crystallinity, and high impact strength.
- Can be used with certain alpha-nucleated PP resins, where other beta nucleant masterbatches would not be effective.
- Broadens the processing window for thin gage thermoforming, and produces thermoformed containers with more uniform material distribution and improved crush strength and rigidity, with lower sidewall density. This higher top load crush strength can be used to down-weight containers by 15%. The microvoiding effect can reduce the need for TiO2 pigment in order to produce white containers.
- Faster cycle rates in both injection molded and thermoformed part production
- Reduces the density of oriented films, and can produce breathability in BOPP films
- Improves the tensile strength of biaxially oriented geogrids allowing for down-weighting of 15-20%
- All of the components of the masterbatch are FDA and EU approved for food contact applications.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Applications
Injection molding, Thermoforming, Rotomolding, Blow molding, Blown film, Oriented film, Breathable film, Geogrids, Carpet backing tapes, Mineral and Glass filled composites
- Processing Information
In order to maximize the beta crystal content of extruded sheet, the cast roll should be heated to at least 80 oC, and should preferably be in the range of 90 – 130 oC. Mayzo will provide technical assistance to customers in order to help them optimize the processing conditions for their particular application.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melting Range(for the beta crystal phase ) | 150 - 157 | °C | — |
| Melting Range9for the alpha crystal phase) | 164 - 170 | °C | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- FDA Status
MPM 2000 has broad food contact approval status under EU regulations, and FDA approval is pending.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Loading Instructions
The loading data and results are based on laboratory work (and field-testing) under controlled conditions and do not necessarily indicate the result that the buyer or user will attain. For this reason, we strongly recommend testing of your own system under the actual conditions of processing and end-use prior to full scale testing. The generally recommended loading concentration range is between 0.25% and 2.0% depending on the base polypropylene resin, the processing conditions used, and the presence of any other additives that may have nucleating characteristics such as certain pigments. Although the MPM 2000 is designed to be used with certain alpha-nucleated PP resins, it does not work with all alpha nucleated polypropylenes, and it must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Safety & Health
- Toxicity & Safety
This material is not intended for use in products for which prolonged contact with mucous membranes or abraded skin, or implantation within the human body is specially intended, unless the finished product has been tested in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration and/or other applicable safety testing requirements. Because of wide range of such potential uses, Mayzo, Inc. is not able to recommend this material as safe and effective for such uses and assumes no liability for any such uses.
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Storage
This product may be stored up to two years in a sealed container. Containers should be stored in a cool, dry area. Extended storage at elevated temperatures or exposure to direct heat or sunlight could reduce product life. Keep containers sealed when not in use.