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Rotuba MH

Rotuba MH is a scented acetate.

Polymer Name: Cellulose Acetate (CA)

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Drying Conditions

It is preferred to use desiccant dryers, at reduced temperatures and drying times. 150°F for 2 hours is a target with dew point between -20°F and -40°F. Too high of temperatures and drying times will burn out the fragrance. In the absence of a desiccant dryer, the injection molding machine hopper may be used. Tray dryers may also be used.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation (73.4°F, 50RH%)43%ASTM D638
Izod Impact Strength of Notch (73.4°F, 50RH%)4.2ft-lb/inASTM D256
Accelerated Aging (72 Hrs. Wt. Lost, 180°F)2.6%ASTM D706
Tensile Strength at Upper Yield (73.4°F, 50RH%)3800psiASTM D638
Flextural Strength at Yield (73.4°F, 50RH%)5600psiASTM D790
Flow Temperature302°FASTM D569
Modulus of Elasticity x 105 (in Flexture, 73.4°F, 50RH%)1.6psiASTM D790
Rockwell Hardness - R Scale (73.4°F, 50RH%)66ASTM D785
Specific Gravity (73.4°F, 50RH%)1.27ASTM D792
Soluble Matter lost (73.4°F)0.4%ASTM D570
Water Absortion (24Hr Immersion, 73.4°F) Total2.3%ASTM D570
Tensile Strength at Fracture (73.4°F, 50RH%)5250psiASTM D638
Deformation under load (cold flow) method A (Dry) Load 2000 psi (122°F)13%ASTM D621
Tensile Strength at Fracture (158°F, 50RH%)2350psiASTM D638
Deformation under load (cold flow) method A (Dry) Load 1000 psi (122°F)1%ASTM D621
Izod Impact Strength of Notch (-40°F, 50RH%)1.1ft-lb/inASTM D256

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Typical Molding Conditions

Scented Cellulose Acetate
Barrel Temp Starting Profile.

Flow MH
Rear 380°- 400°F
Center 380°- 400°F
Front 380°- 400°F
Nozzle 390°- 410°F

Scented Cellulose Acetate Propionate
Barrel Temp Starting Profile.

Flow MH
Root 280°- 290°F
Rear - Root 290°- 300°F
Rear - Center 300°- 310°F
Center 325°- 335°F
Front 355°- 375°F
Nozzle 355°- 375°F

Pressures

Flow MH
Moveable Half 1400 / 1100 PSIG
Back Pressure 0 – 50 PSI
Mold Temperatures
  • SOFT FLOWS BELOW MS - 100°F – 140°F
  • HARDER FLOWS - 100°F – 180°F
Cycle Times
  • INJECTION (3) - 8 – 12 sec.
  • BOOSTER - 6 – 12 sec.
  • CURE - 40 – 70 sec.
Tooling

The mold vent for the tool should be .002” to .003”. If this is not the case, mold temperatures could be elevated to help drive off volatiles thereby reducing surface blushing. (180°F – 220°F)

Mold Temperature Regulation

Most molding thermolators use hot water as their medium. In the case of elevated mold temperatures as shown above, oil thermolators should be used as they can achieve high temperatures of 220°F and higher without turning to steam.