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Rotuba MS

Rotuba MS is a scented acetate.

Polymer Name: Cellulose Acetate (CA)

Technical Data Sheet
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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%)51%ASTM D638
Izod Impact Strength of Notch (73.4°F, 50RH%)6.1ft-lb/inASTM D256
Accelerated Aging (72 Hrs. Wt. Lost, 180°F)4.8%ASTM D706
Tensile Strength at Upper Yield (73.4°F, 50RH%)2900psiASTM D638
Flextural Strength at Yield (73.4°F, 50RH%)4050psiASTM D790
Flow Temperature284°FASTM D569
Modulus of Elasticity x 105 (in Flexture, 73.4°F, 50RH%)1.25psiASTM D790
Rockwell Hardness - R Scale (73.4°F, 50RH%)40ASTM D785
Soluble Matter lost (73.4°F)0.7%ASTM D570
Specific Gravity (73.4°F, 50RH%)1.26ASTM D792
Tensile Strength at Fracture (73.4°F, 50RH%)4200psiASTM D638
Water Absortion (24Hr Immersion, 73.4°F) Total2.4%ASTM D570
Deformation under load (cold flow) method A (Dry) Load 2000 psi (122°F)32%ASTM D621
Tensile Strength at Fracture (158°F, 50RH%)1550psiASTM D638
Deformation under load (cold flow) method A (Dry) Load 1000 psi (122°F)5%ASTM D621
Izod Impact Strength of Notch (-40°F, 50RH%)1.3ft-lb/inASTM D256

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Typical Molding Conditions

Scented Cellulose Acetate
Barrel Temp Starting Profile.

Flow H3
Rear 340°- 360°F
Center 340°- 360°F
Front 340°- 360°F
Nozzle 360°- 380°F

Pressures

Flow H3
Moveable Half 1200 / 1000 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.