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Rotuba MSS

Rotuba MSS 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%)53%ASTM D638
Izod Impact Strength of Notch (73.4°F, 50RH%)6.6ft-lb/inASTM D256
Accelerated Aging (72 Hrs. Wt. Lost, 180°F)5.4%ASTM D706
Tensile Strength at Upper Yield (73.4°F, 50RH%)2700psiASTM D638
Flextural Strength at Yield (73.4°F, 50RH%)3850psiASTM D790
Flow Temperature279.5°FASTM D569
Modulus of Elasticity x 105 (in Flexture, 73.4°F, 50RH%)1.15psiASTM D790
Rockwell Hardness - R Scale (73.4°F, 50RH%)31ASTM D785
Specific Gravity (73.4°F, 50RH%)1.26ASTM D792
Soluble Matter lost (73.4°F)0.8%ASTM D570
Tensile Strength at Fracture (73.4°F, 50RH%)3950psiASTM D638
Water Absortion (24Hr Immersion, 73.4°F) Total2.5%ASTM D570
Deformation under load (cold flow) method A (Dry) Load 2000 psi (122°F)36%ASTM D621
Tensile Strength at Fracture (158°F, 50RH%)1350psiASTM D638
Izod Impact Strength of Notch (-40°F, 50RH%)1.3ft-lb/inASTM D256
Deformation under load (cold flow) method A (Dry) Load 1000 psi (122°F)8%ASTM D621

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Typical Molding Conditions

Scented Cellulose Acetate
Barrel Temp Starting Profile.

Flow H3
Rear 350°- 370°F
Center 350°- 370°F
Front 350°- 370°F
Nozzle 370°- 390°F

Pressures

Flow H3
Moveable Half 1100 / 950 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.