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OPTIM® B-025

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OPTIM® B-025 is a maleic anhydride containing speciality copolymer. It is adequately polar to make it compatible with engineering plastics like PC, PBT and Nylons. It imparts enhanced impact properties in the process.

Functions: Compatibilizer, Coupling Agent, Impact Modifier

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyamides, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polycarbonates (PC), Polypropylenes (PP)

Processing Methods: Extrusion

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Compatibilizer,

Coupling Agent,

Impact Modifier

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Performance Additives,

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

High Impact Performance,

Non-Hygroscopic

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Polyamides,

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT),

Polycarbonates (PC),

Polypropylenes (PP)

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Extrusion

Applications
  • Impact modifier for PC, PBT and Nylons, and their alloys.
  • Chemical coupling agent in mineral and glass filled compounds.
  • Compatibilizers for blends such as PP/Nylons.
Processing Conditions
  • OPTIM® B-025 can be used at compounding stage in extruder, as well as for in-situ modification of engineering polymers directly in molding operation.
  • During processing, the compounding parameters that result in optimized performance include extruder type, screw design, temperatures employed, screw speed, and material feeding system.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
MFI (at 190°C/2.16 Kg)110g/10minASTM D1238
Density0.91g/cm³ASTM D792
Bulk Density0.51g/mlPLUSS® method
Bonded Maleic AnhydrideVery high—PLUSS® method
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vicat Softening Temperature152°CASTM 1525/2010
Hardness
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Durometer Hardness 80Shore DASTM D2240/2004

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Super Sacks

Packaging Information
  • OPTIM® specialty polymers are supplied in pre-dried form in 25 Kg (55 lbs) PE lined, HD woven sack-laminated paper bags and 750 Kg (1650 lbs) FIBC’s.
  • They should be stored in cool and dry place.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Procedures
  • OPTIM® B-025 is mildly hygroscopic and should be stored in a dry and cool area.
  • It is recommended that prior to processing, the required quantity of material should be dried in a hopper dryer or air circulating oven at 80- 90°C for about 2 hours for obtaining best results.