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ULTRA-LUBE™ IMX is a highly effective internal lubricant and dispersing aid for specialty elastomers, like HNBR, XNBR, ECO and exotic polymers. ULTRA-LUBE™ IMX is a synergistic blend of primary amide and a highly thermal stable fatty acid derivative, thus shrinkage after post curing will not be affected. ULTRA-LUBE™ IMX improves mold and extrusion flow, prevents sticking on metallic surfaces and greatly enhances surface feel and finish of finished rubber articles.

ULTRA-PLAST™ TPO5 is predominantly used as a slip agent in PE-films. This is due to migration and formation of a microscopic coating on the film surface. ULTRA-PLAST™ TP05 shows the same uniform surface coating in injection molded articles, thus leading to improved mold release and surface finish. This is valuable in processing of thermoplastics resins and elastomers (TPE's) and thermoset rubber systems. ULTRA-PLAST™ TP05 also functions as a dispersant in concentrates which leads to easier let-down of the concentrates. ULTRA-PLAST™ TP05 is sanctioned for use by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in a number of applications listed in the sections of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

ULTRA-PLAST™ TPO6 is predominantly used as a slip agent in PE-films. This is due to migration and formation of a microscopic coating on the film surface. It migrates slower than ULTRA-PLAST™ TP05 but has a better heat stability. ULTRA-PLAST™ TP06 improves mold release and surface finish. It also functions as a dispersant in concentrates which leads to easier let-down of the concentrates. ULTRA-PLAST™ TP06 is sanctioned for use by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in a number of applications listed in the sections of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

ULTRA-PEP™ 96 is a combined peptizing and processing additive for natural rubber. ULTRA-PEP™ 96 is easily dispersed in rubber due to its content of dispersing agent present. ULTRA-PEP™ 96 is extremely active and therefore can be used at low dosage levels. Its peptizing action starts at 90 °C but reaches an optimum at 140°C.

ULTRA-BLEND™ 3000 improves the building tack of synthetic rubber compounds, particularly for NBR applications. It improves dispersion of fillers and softens the compound. The reduction of viscosity assists down line processing, in particular milling and calendering.

ULTRA-FLEX™ AS is an antistatic plasticiser, designed to reduce the surface resistivity of rubber compounds. The application is predominantly in mineral filled systems where, as opposed to carbon black filled, conductivity is very low. Depending on formulation, surface resistivity of 1 x 107 Ω can be achieved. ULTRA-FLEX™ AS starts solidifying below 250 C. Once solidified the material has just to be warmed up to above 250. The solidifying process is 100% reversible.

ULTRA-LUBE™ 888 is effective in improving flow properties of rubber compounds. The release effect of ULTRA-LUBE™ 888 is excellent during compounding and after curing as an internal mold release. ULTRA-LUBE™ 888 improves the dispersion of both carbon black and mineral fillers.

ULTRA-LUBE™ 220 improves filler incorporation and release of most rubber compounds. Due to its low volatility, ULTRA-LUBE“ 220 can be used in heat resistant vulcanisates based on HNBR, ACM and FKM. ULTRA-LUBE™ 220 shows good plasticizing properties, which leads to reduction of injection pressure in molding process and prevents scorch. ULTRA-LUBE™ 220 is highly effective in polar compounds, like NBR to improve flow and release. ULTRA-LUBE™ 220 is especially suitable for peroxide curing system owing to its low peroxide demand.

ULTRA-PLAST™ TP07 works effectively as an internal/external lubricant in most plastics and WPC composites. It has high heat stability and shows no discolouration at temperature up to 2300 C. ULTRA-PLAST™ TP07 can be used with coupling agents in WPC applications.

ULTRA-LUBET™ 160 is highly effective in improving flow properties of rubber compounds. This effect is based on a reduction of intermolecular friction and external friction against metal surfaces. ULTRA-LUBE™ 160 is outstanding during the compounding stage and after vulcanization as a mold release. Besides, it is highly effective as an internal release agent in preventing rubber compounds sticking to open mill rolls as well as to rotors in internal mixers. ULTRA-LUBE™ 160 has a stabilizing effect on the tendency of re-crystallization in CR compounds.

ULTRA-FLOW™ 600T is mainly used for tire applications. ULTRA-FLOW™ 600T improves flow and reduces heat build-up during extrusion process. ULTRA-FLOW™ 600T improves mixing and thus enhances the incorporation of compound ingredients.

ULTRA-BLEND™ 5000 improves the homogeneity of polymer blends of different polarities different viscosities. It is quickly absorbed by the polymer matrix by wetting out the surfaces which leads to a fast incorporation of other compound ingredients. The reduction of viscosity assists down line processing, in particular milling and calendering. ULTRA-BLEND™ 5000 is best added at the beginning of the mixing cycle to achieve the optimum wetting effect.

ULTRA-PLAST™ WF101 contains amide, which has reactive sites available for hydrogen bonding and can therefore act as a coupling agent between polymer and filler. ULTRA-PLAST™ WF101 acts as an efficient blending and dispersing agent in wood filled systems, leading to a more homogeneous blend. ULTRA-PLAST™ WF101 works as an excellent lubricant under high shear conditions, for example injection molding.

ULTRA-PLAST™ TP01 contains reactive sites which create hydrogen bonding and can therefore act as coupling agent between polymer and filler. It acts as an efficient blending and dispersing agent in highly filled plastics compounds, leading to a more homogeneous initial mix. At processing conditions, ULTRA-PLAST™ TPO1 is an effective lubricant for polyolefins like PVC, PS, ABS and several TPO systems. Applications recommended for ULTRA-PLAST™ TPO1 include highly filled TPE and TPO compounds, filled olefins, flame retarded systems and color concentrates. In addition, it can be used in unfilled elastomers where reduced viscosity and improved flow under processing conditions are desired. In many cases, better surface appearance and more uniform mold shrinkage can be observed.

ULTRA-PLAST™ WF109 improves the fiber dispersion in wood plastic composites based on PVC. It shows lubricating properties, thus increasing the output. ULTRA-PLAST™ WF109 is also very effective in other polyolefin compounds where improved processability is needed.

ULTRA-LUBE™ 200 is a processing additive for most rubber compounds. It shows outstanding performance as a dispersing aid for most fillers used in rubber compounding. In injection and transfer molding ULTRA-LUBET 200 leads to faster mold filling due to its internal lubrication. An improved mold release can also be observed. ULTRA-LUBE™ 200 also works very well as an internal release agent that prevents sticking of compounds to mill rolls, calendering bowls and internal mixer rotors. ULTRA-LUBE™ 200 does not adversely interfere with most curing systems. Due to its low dosage level there is little or no effect on physical properties of the finished goods.

ULTRA-BLEND™ 4000 improves the homogeneity of polymer blends of different polarities or different viscosities. ULTRA-BLEND™ 4000 is quickly absorbed by the polymer matrix by wetting out the surfaces which leads to a fast incorporation of other compound ingredients. It is best added at the beginning of the mixing cycle to achieve the optimum wetting effect. ULTRA-BLEND™ 4000 increases green tack of rubber compounds by showing some synergistic effect with tackifying resins. The morphology of the product can slightly change over several months of storage time. A softening point increase within the range of several degrees is typical.

ULTRA-LUBE™ 480 is a highly effective processing additive for specialty polymers. Its unique structure is particular suitable to improve flow and release of ECO compounds resulting in lower reject rate due to poor hot tear of ECO vulcanisates. Besides, it helps in preventing mold fouling. ULTRA-LUBE™ 480 also works very well to improve extrusion characteristics of NBR/PVC blend compounds.

ULTRA-FLOW™ 800 is a zinc free dispersing aid for both carbon black and white fillers. It is particularly applied where zinc soaps are restricted. In the presence of silane coupling agents, ULTRA-FLOW™ 800 should be added after the silanization process is completed.

ULTRA-FLOW™ 440 is a processing additive for application in natural and synthetic rubber. Due to its unique composition it provides excellent improvement of processing properties for a broad range of elastomers of high and low polarity. ULTRA-FLOW™ 440 improves filler dispersion, in particular silica and other mineral fillers. ULTRA-FLOW™ 440 shows outstanding performance in extruded compounds, but also works well for transfer and injection molding. ULTRA-FLOW™ 440 complies with FDA 177.2600 and BfR XXI.

ULTRA-LUBE™ 330 is a general processing additive in most common polymers. In highly filled compounds ULTRA-LUBE™ 330 prevents the agglomeration of filler, which leads to better uniformity of physical properties of the finished goods. This is particularly beneficial for extrusion of rubber profiles. The addition of ULTRA-LUBE™ 330 leads to faster incorporation of filler. ULTRA-LUBE™ 330 shows a positive influence on metal release, thus preventing sticking of the compounds to open mill rolls or internal mixer rotors. It also improves mold release.

ULTRA-LUBE™ 790 is a processing additive designed as an internal lubricant for specialty polymers. Due to its low volatility, it can be used in heat resistant vulcanisates based on HNBR, ACM and FKM. ULTRA-LUBE™ 790 shows excellent lubricating properties, which leads to reduction of injection pressure in the molding process and prevents scorch. Its outstanding release effect also improves mold release and prevents sticking of compounds to rolls and rotors. ULTRA-LUBE™ 790 is very cost effective because it greatly reduces the reject rates of vulcanisates.

ULTRA-BLEND™ 6000 is a non-staining homogenizer that improves the homogeneity of polymer blends of different polarities and different viscosities. It also increases green tack of rubber compounds by showing some synergism with tackifying resins. Due to its light color, ULTRA-BLENDTM 6000 is recommended for white and colored compounds.

ULTRA-BLEND™ 2000 improves the building tack of synthetic rubber compounds. It displays outstanding long term tackifying effects. ULTRA-BLEND ™M 2000, as opposed to standard tackifier, shows its strength in aged tack improvement at relatively low dosage levels; between 3 and 5 phr.

ULTRA-LUBE™ 420 is a processing additive for applications in all elastomers. ULTRA-LUBE™ 420 provides very good lubricating effects and helps to improve flow and mold release. ULTRA-LUBE™ 420 shows excellent performance in highly filled EPDM compounds. No adverse effect on physicals is noted and its saturated structure makes it suitable for peroxide vulcanisation.

ULTRA-PEP™ 90 is a multi functional processing additive. ULTRA-PEP™ 90 works as a mild mastication agent in the early stage of NR compounding and subsequently aids filler dispersion and down line processing, like extrusion and mold flow. Since the mastication effect is slower than with common peptizing agents, fewer break downs of polymer chains can be observed, resulting in better physical and dynamic properties. ULTRA-PEP™ 90 can be added in the masterbatch compound with other compounding ingredients and therefore a pre-mastication step is not needed. As such, additional cost saving could be achieved.

In rubber compounds, ULTRA-PLAST™ ZnSt can be used as an internal lubricant. In plastic compounds, ULTRA-PLAST™ ZnSt is used as a stabilizer but it works also well as lubricant and improves the surface finish of molded parts.

ULTRA-FLOW™ 500 is a very effective additive for the physical peptization of NR. It can be applied in polymer pre-mastication as well as in the masterbatch phase of single stage mixing. The available double bonds in ULTRA-FLOW™ 500 stabilize free radical formation, thus improving reversion resistance and tear strength. ULTRA-FLOW™ 500, if applied at the recommended dosage, does not bloom from vulcanisates due to its wide solubility limit. As a process additive for solution SBR, ULTRA-FLOW™ 500 reduces compound viscosity and increases flow as well as reversion resistance.

ULTRA-FLOW™ 600 behaves similar to ULTRA-FLOW™ 500; it improves mixing and processing as well as the incorporation of compound ingredients. ULTRA-FLOW™ 600 is compatible with most types of elastomers, except for halogenated polymers.

ULTRA-LUBE™ 230 shows outstanding performance as a dispersing aid for commonly used fillers in rubber compounding. In injection and transfer molding ULTRA-LUBE™ 230 leads to faster mold filling due to its internal lubrication. An improved mold release can also be observed. ULTRA-LUBE™ 230 also works very well as an internal release agent that prevents sticking of compounds to mill rolls, calendering bowls and internal mixer rotors. ULTRA-™ 230 has a higher solubility limit than ULTRA-LUBE™ 200.

ULTRA-FLOW™ 700S is a very effective dispersing aid for white fillers. It is particularly effective in highly loaded Silica compounds. In the presence of silane coupling agents, it should be added after the silanization process is completed.