METABLEN™ A 3800

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates,

Fluoropolymers

Chemical Name

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Anti-Drip Agent

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Performance Additives

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Anti Dripping Capability,

Ease of Handling,

Flame Retardant,

Good Mechanical Properties,

Good Processability,

Good Surface Appearance,

High Dispersibility

METABLEN™ A: Features of Modified PTFE

METABLEN A-type can be used as processing aid and anti-dripping agent.
It consists of PTFE, modified by acrylic polymer hybrid technology.

Product Benefits

PVC

• Processability
• Mechanical Properties
• Dispersibility of Fillers
• Productivity

Engineering Plastics

• Mechanical Properties
• Flame retardancy
• Processability 

Polyolefins Elastomers

• Processability
• Flame retardancy
• Dispersibility of Fillers
• Productivity improvement 

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Consumer Electronics

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),

Polyamides,

Polycarbonates (PC),

Polyesters,

Polyethylenes (PE),

Polyolefins,

Polypropylenes (PP),

Polystyrenes (PS),

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Blow Molding,

Compounding,

Injection Molding,

Structural Foam Molding

Electric Applications（Anti-dripping）

Housing(front panel)

• FR-PC(/ABS)

 

Battery pack

• FR-PC
• FR-PC/TiO2/(GF)

 

Housing(Inner）

• FR-PC/GF GF:30-50%

 

Housing(Outer）

• FR-PC/GF GF:30-50%
• FR-PC

 

Housing

• FR-PC/GF GF:30-50%
• FR-PA/GF

 

Battery charger cover

• FR-PC
• FR-mPPE

 

Anti-dripping

METABLEN A-3800 is anti-dripping agents for flame retardant formulation. This grades offer both anti-dripping effect and excellent appearance.

Recommended Applications

Anti-dripping for engineering plastics

Properties

Flame Rating

UL 94 V0

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Flammability (UL-94V)

Composition
PC Alloy	100	100	100	100
TPP (Flame retardant)	10	10	14	14
METABLEN A-3800		0.5		1.0
UL-94V-0 test result (1.6mmt, two, gates) (set value)
UL-94V	Fail	V-0	Fail	V-0
Total burning time (sec)	134	21	176	15
Dripping	8/10	0/10	9/10	0/10

 

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

UL 94

Technical Details & Test Data

METABLEN A-3800: Anti-Dripping Agent

Melt-tension

PC/METABLEN A-3800 = 100/0.6, 280ºC (set value)