- Functions:Anti-Drip Agent
- Compatible Polymers & Resins:Polystyrenes (PS), Polycarbonates (PC), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyolefins, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polypropylenes (PP), Polyamides, Polyesters, Polyethylenes (PE)
- Processing Methods:Injection Molding, Compounding, Structural Foam Molding, Blow Molding
- Synonyms:Fluon, Perfluoroethylene polymer, Poly(ethylene tetrafluoride), Polyperfluoroethylene, Polytetrafluoroethene, Polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE, Teflon, Tetrafluoroethene homopolymer, Tetrafluoroethene polymer, Tetrafluoroethylene homopolymer, Tetrafluoroethylene polymer, Tetrafluoroethylene resin
METABLEN™ A 3800 is acrylic-modified polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) that can be used as an anti-dripping agent for flame retardant formulations. It can be used for PC and alloy in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and electric and electronics applications.BenefitsResins with METABLEN™ A-3800 and flame retardant achieve V-0 in UL-94 testingImproves melt tensionIncreases die swellEnhances surface appearanceIncreases foam expansion ratio FeaturesAnti-dripping capabilityEasy to handle and processFlame retardantGood mechanical propertiesDisperses better than standard PTFE powders *METABLEN™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.